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Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985
17Obtaining prohibited drug by false representation
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17 Obtaining prohibited drug by false representation
17 Obtaining prohibited drug by false representation
A person who knowingly by any false representation (whether verbal, or in writing, or by conduct), obtains or attempts to obtain a prohibited drug from a medical practitioner, nurse practitioner, midwife practitioner, dentist, pharmacist or veterinary practitioner is guilty of an offence.
s 17: Am 1986 No 47, Sch 2 (4); 1998 No 102, Sch 3.3 [3]; 2003 No 45, Sch 2.2 [7]; 2003 No 87, Sch 3.8 [2].