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Drugs Misuse Act 1986
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### sec.4 Definitions
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affected by bankruptcy action ...
s 4 def affected by bankruptcy action ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
om 2018 No. 5 s 96 (1)
analogue , of a dangerous drug, see section 4A .
s 4 def analogue ins 2017 No. 41 s 11 (1)
analyst means a person who, under section 4C , is appointed as, or declared to be, an analyst.
s 4 def analyst sub 1998 No. 19 s 16 (2)
approved form means a form approved by the chief executive under section 133 .
s 4 def approved form ins 1995 No. 18 s 3 sch
amd 2007 No. 37 s 162 sch
Australian Crime Commission means the Australian Crime Commission established under the Australian Crime Commission Act 2002 (Cwlth) , section 7 .
s 4 def Australian Crime Commission ins 2013 No. 14 s 40 (1)
authorised health officer ...
s 4 def authorised health officer ins 2000 No. 28 s 3 (1)
om 2008 No. 4 s 4 (1)
cannabis , for part 5B , see section 46 .
s 4 def cannabis ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
category 1 researcher ...
s 4 def category 1 researcher ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
om 2018 No. 5 s 116 (1)
category 1 researcher licence ...
s 4 def category 1 researcher licence ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
om 2018 No. 5 s 116 (1)
category 2 researcher ...
s 4 def category 2 researcher ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
om 2018 No. 5 s 116 (1)
category 2 researcher licence ...
s 4 def category 2 researcher licence ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
om 2018 No. 5 s 116 (1)
certified cannabis seed ...
s 4 def certified cannabis seed ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
om 2018 No. 5 s 116 (1)
challenge notice means a written notice that informs the prosecution that a person intends to challenge a claim intended to be made by the prosecution and of which the person has been informed in a prosecution information notice.
s 4 def challenge notice ins 2006 No. 8 s 59
chief executive for health ...
s 4 def chief executive for health reloc from s 43A 2000 No. 28 s 15 (2)
om 2019 No. 26 s 286 (1)
class A research cannabis plant , for part 5B , see section 46 .
s 4 def class A research cannabis plant ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
class A research cannabis seed , for part 5B , see section 46 .
s 4 def class A research cannabis seed ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
class B research cannabis plant , for part 5B , see section 46 .
s 4 def class B research cannabis plant ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
class B research cannabis seed , for part 5B , see section 46 .
s 4 def class B research cannabis seed ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
close associate , for part 5B , see section 46 .
s 4 def close associate ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
compliance notice , for part 5B , see section 46 .
s 4 def compliance notice ins 2018 No. 5 s 96 (2)
controlled substance means—
a substance specified in the Drugs Misuse Regulation 1987 , schedule 6 ; or
a salt, derivative or stereo-isomer of a substance specified in the Drugs Misuse Regulation 1987 , schedule 6 ; or
a salt of a derivative or stereo-isomer of a substance specified in the Drugs Misuse Regulation 1987 , schedule 6 ;
but does not include a compound consisting of a substance specified in the Drugs Misuse Regulation 1987 , schedule 6 and of a substance not specified in the Drugs Misuse Regulation 1987 , schedule 6 .
s 4 def controlled substance reloc from s 43A 2000 No. 28 s 15 (2)
controlled thing , for part 5A , see section 43A .
s 4 def controlled thing ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
convicted ...
s 4 def convicted ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
om 2018 No. 5 s 96 (1)
correctional institution ...
s 4 def correctional institution ins 1989 No. 34 s 4 (a) (i)
sub 2000 No. 63 s 276 sch 2
amd 2006 No. 29 s 518 sch 3
om 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
court , for part 5 , see section 30 (1) .
s 4 def court ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
criminal history , for part 5B , see section 46 .
s 4 def criminal history ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
dangerous drug means—
a thing stated in the Drugs Misuse Regulation 1987 , schedule 1 or 2 ; or
any part of a plant that is a thing stated in the Drugs Misuse Regulation 1987 , schedule 1 or 2 ; or
a derivative or stereo-isomer of a thing mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) ; or
a salt of a thing mentioned in any of paragraphs (a) to (c) ; or
an analogue of a thing mentioned in any of paragraphs (a) to (d) ; or
a thing that has, or is intended to have, a pharmacological effect of a thing mentioned in any of paragraphs (a) to (e) ; or
See also section 4BA for when a thing is intended to have a pharmacological effect of a thing mentioned in any of paragraphs (a) to (e) .
a thing mentioned in any of paragraphs (a) to (f) that is contained in—
a natural substance; or
a preparation, solution or admixture.
s 4 def dangerous drug amd 1996 No. 49 s 3 (1) ; 2000 No. 28 s 3 (2) ; 2008 No. 4 s 4 (2) – (4) ; 2013 No. 14 s 40 (2) – (3)
sub 2017 No. 41 s 11 (2)
denatured , for part 5B , see section 46 .
s 4 def denatured ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
drug dependent person means a person—
who, as a result of repeated administration to the person of dangerous drugs—
demonstrates impaired control; or
exhibits drug-seeking behaviour that suggests impaired control;
over the person’s continued use of dangerous drugs; and
who, when the administration to the person of dangerous drugs ceases, suffers or is likely to suffer mental or physical distress or disorder.
educational institution means—
a State instructional institution or non-State school within the meaning of the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 ; or
any other similar institution that may from time to time be established;
but does not include an educational institution conducting only tertiary or adult education.
s 4 def educational institution ins 1989 No. 34 s 4 (a) (ii)
amd 1993 No. 32 s 3 sch 2
sub 2006 No. 39 s 512 (1) sch 1
amd 2014 No. 62 s 140 sch 1
environmental health officer .. .
s 4 def environmental health officer reloc from s 43A 2000 No. 28 s 15 (2)
sub 2001 No. 78 s 237 sch 4
om 2019 No. 26 s 286 (1)
executive officer —
for part 5A , see section 43A ; or
for part 5B , see section 46 .
s 4 def executive officer ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
grower , for part 5B , see section 46 .
s 4 def grower ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
grower licence , for part 5B , see section 46 .
s 4 def grower licence ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
industrial cannabis fibre , for part 5B , see section 46 .
s 4 def industrial cannabis fibre ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
industrial cannabis plant , for part 5B , see section 46 .
s 4 def industrial cannabis plant ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
industrial cannabis seed , for part 5B , see section 46 .
s 4 def industrial cannabis seed ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
information notice , for part 5B , see section 46 .
s 4 def information notice ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
informer means a person who supplies information to a police officer in respect of the commission of an offence defined in part 2 on the basis that the person’s identity will be kept confidential.
s 4 def informer ins 2020 No. 15 s 71
inspector , for part 5B , see section 46 .
s 4 def inspector ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
intellectually handicapped citizen ...
s 4 def intellectually handicapped citizen ins 1989 No. 34 s 4 (a) (iii)
om 2002 No. 34 s 74 sch 6
intellectually impaired person means a person who has a disability that—
is attributable to an intellectual, psychiatric, cognitive or neurological impairment or a combination of these; and
results in—
a substantial reduction of the person’s capacity for communication, social interaction or learning; and
the person needing support.
s 4 def intellectually impaired person ins 2002 No. 34 s 74 sch 6
licence , for part 5B , see section 46 .
s 4 def licence ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
licensee , for part 5B , see section 46 .
s 4 def licensee ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
medical practitioner ...
s 4 def medical practitioner ins 1987 No. 53 s 4
om 1995 No. 18 s 3 sch
Minister ...
s 4 def Minister ins 1990 No. 9 s 4 (a)
om 1995 No. 18 s 3 sch
obstruct , for part 5A , see section 43A .
s 4 def obstruct ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
official identity card ...
s 4 def official identity card ins 2000 No. 28 s 3 (1)
amd 2001 No. 78 s 237 sch 4 ; 2008 No. 4 s 4 (5)
om 2019 No. 26 s 286 (1)
pharmacist means a person registered under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law to practise in the pharmacy profession, other than as a student.
s 4 def pharmacist ins 1989 No. 34 s 4 (a) (iii)
sub 2001 No. 12 s 245 sch 2
amd 2010 No. 14 s 124 sch
place includes a vehicle.
planting seed , for part 5B , see section 46 .
s 4 def planting seed ins 2018 No. 5 s 116 (2)
police officer includes a person mentioned in the Australian Crime Commission Act 2002 (Cwlth) , section 49 , whose services are made available to the Australian Crime Commission.
s 4 def police officer sub 1989 No. 34 s 4 (a) (iv) ; 1995 No. 18 s 3 sch ; 2003 No. 83 s 68 sch 1
prescribed documents , for part 5A , see section 43A .
s 4 def prescribed documents ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
prescribed photograph , for part 5B , see section 46 .
s 4 def prescribed photograph ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
prescribed substance ...
s 4 def prescribed substance ins 2000 No. 28 s 3 (1)
om 2008 No. 4 s 4 (1)
proceeds , for part 5 , see section 30 (1) .
s 4 def proceeds ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
processed cannabis , for part 5B , see section 46 .
s 4 def processed cannabis ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
produce means—
prepare, manufacture, cultivate, package or produce;
offering to do any act specified in paragraph (a) ;
doing or offering to do any act preparatory to, in furtherance of, or for the purpose of, any act specified in paragraph (a) .
prosecution information notice means a written notice that informs a person that—
the prosecution intends to claim that—
for an offence to which section 130 applies—a substance was a controlled substance; or
for an offence to which section 131 applies—specified equipment was used in the production of a relevant dangerous drug; or
for an offence to which section 131A applies—a substance was a medicine or poison or veterinary chemical product; and
if the person wants to challenge the claim, the defendant must give a challenge notice to the commissioner of the police service; and
a challenge notice must be given within 28 days after the prosecution information notice is served on the person.
s 4 def prosecution information notice ins 2006 No. 8 s 59
amd 2008 No. 4 s 4 (6) ; 2019 No. 26 s 286 (2)
register , for part 5A , see section 43A .
s 4 def register ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
relevant authority , for part 5B , see section 46 .
s 4 def relevant authority ins 2018 No. 5 s 96 (2)
relevant position , for part 5B , see section 46 .
s 4 def relevant position ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
relevant power , for part 5B , see section 46 .
s 4 def relevant power ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
relevant transaction , for part 5A , see section 43A .
s 4 def relevant transaction ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
researcher , for part 5B , see section 46 .
s 4 def researcher ins 2018 No. 5 s 116 (2)
researcher licence , for part 5B , see section 46 .
s 4 def researcher licence ins 2018 No. 5 s 116 (2)
seed handler, for part 5B , see section 46 .
s 4 def seed handler ins 2018 No. 5 s 116 (2)
seed handler licence , for part 5B , see section 46 .
s 4 def seed handler licence ins 2018 No. 5 s 116 (2)
serious offence ...
s 4 def serious offence ins 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
om 2018 No. 5 s 96 (1)
smoke includes inhale.
s 4 def smoke ins 2002 No. 35 s 4
supply —
for part 5A —see section 43A ; or
otherwise, means—
give, distribute, sell, administer, transport or supply; or
offering to do any act specified in subparagraph (i) ; or
doing or offering to do any act preparatory to, in furtherance of, or for the purpose of, any act specified in subparagraph (i) .
s 4 def supply sub 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
THC means tetrahydrocannabinol.
s 4 def THC ins 2002 No. 35 s 4
treatment order means a drug and alcohol treatment order under the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992 , part 8A .
s 4 def treatment order ins 2017 No. 41 s 11 (1)
unlawfully means without authorisation, justification or excuse by law.
vehicle includes any aircraft or vessel.
visual surveillance device ...
s 4 def visual surveillance device ins 1989 No. 34 s 4 (a) (v)
om 2010 No. 42 s 37 sch
whole weight , of a dangerous drug, means the total weight of the drug and any other substance with which it is mixed or in which it is contained.
s 4 def whole weight ins 2014 No. 42 s 19
s 4 amd 1988 No. 88 s 3 sch 1 ; 1989 No. 34 s 4 (b) ; 1990 No. 9 s 4 (b) ; 1996 No. 49 s 3 (2) ; 1998 No. 19 s 16 (1), (5)
- (a) a substance specified in the Drugs Misuse Regulation 1987 , schedule 6 ; or
- (b) a salt, derivative or stereo-isomer of a substance specified in the Drugs Misuse Regulation 1987 , schedule 6 ; or
- (c) a salt of a derivative or stereo-isomer of a substance specified in the Drugs Misuse Regulation 1987 , schedule 6 ;
- (a) a thing stated in the Drugs Misuse Regulation 1987 , schedule 1 or 2 ; or
- (b) any part of a plant that is a thing stated in the Drugs Misuse Regulation 1987 , schedule 1 or 2 ; or
- (c) a derivative or stereo-isomer of a thing mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) ; or
- (d) a salt of a thing mentioned in any of paragraphs (a) to (c) ; or
- (e) an analogue of a thing mentioned in any of paragraphs (a) to (d) ; or
- (f) a thing that has, or is intended to have, a pharmacological effect of a thing mentioned in any of paragraphs (a) to (e) ; or Note— See also section 4BA for when a thing is intended to have a pharmacological effect of a thing mentioned in any of paragraphs (a) to (e) .
- (g) a thing mentioned in any of paragraphs (a) to (f) that is contained in— (i) a natural substance; or (ii) a preparation, solution or admixture.
- (i) a natural substance; or
- (ii) a preparation, solution or admixture.
- (i) a natural substance; or
- (ii) a preparation, solution or admixture.
- (a) who, as a result of repeated administration to the person of dangerous drugs— (i) demonstrates impaired control; or (ii) exhibits drug-seeking behaviour that suggests impaired control;
- (i) demonstrates impaired control; or
- (ii) exhibits drug-seeking behaviour that suggests impaired control;
- over the person’s continued use of dangerous drugs; and
- (b) who, when the administration to the person of dangerous drugs ceases, suffers or is likely to suffer mental or physical distress or disorder.
- (i) demonstrates impaired control; or
- (ii) exhibits drug-seeking behaviour that suggests impaired control;
- (a) a State instructional institution or non-State school within the meaning of the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 ; or
- (b) any other similar institution that may from time to time be established;
- (a) for part 5A , see section 43A ; or
- (b) for part 5B , see section 46 .
- (a) is attributable to an intellectual, psychiatric, cognitive or neurological impairment or a combination of these; and
- (b) results in— (i) a substantial reduction of the person’s capacity for communication, social interaction or learning; and (ii) the person needing support.
- (i) a substantial reduction of the person’s capacity for communication, social interaction or learning; and
- (ii) the person needing support.
- (i) a substantial reduction of the person’s capacity for communication, social interaction or learning; and
- (ii) the person needing support.
- (a) prepare, manufacture, cultivate, package or produce;
- (b) offering to do any act specified in paragraph (a) ;
- (c) doing or offering to do any act preparatory to, in furtherance of, or for the purpose of, any act specified in paragraph (a) .
- (a) the prosecution intends to claim that— (i) for an offence to which section 130 applies—a substance was a controlled substance; or (ii) for an offence to which section 131 applies—specified equipment was used in the production of a relevant dangerous drug; or (iii) for an offence to which section 131A applies—a substance was a medicine or poison or veterinary chemical product; and
- (i) for an offence to which section 130 applies—a substance was a controlled substance; or
- (ii) for an offence to which section 131 applies—specified equipment was used in the production of a relevant dangerous drug; or
- (iii) for an offence to which section 131A applies—a substance was a medicine or poison or veterinary chemical product; and
- (b) if the person wants to challenge the claim, the defendant must give a challenge notice to the commissioner of the police service; and
- (c) a challenge notice must be given within 28 days after the prosecution information notice is served on the person.
- (i) for an offence to which section 130 applies—a substance was a controlled substance; or
- (ii) for an offence to which section 131 applies—specified equipment was used in the production of a relevant dangerous drug; or
- (iii) for an offence to which section 131A applies—a substance was a medicine or poison or veterinary chemical product; and
- (a) for part 5A —see section 43A ; or
- (b) otherwise, means— (i) give, distribute, sell, administer, transport or supply; or (ii) offering to do any act specified in subparagraph (i) ; or (iii) doing or offering to do any act preparatory to, in furtherance of, or for the purpose of, any act specified in subparagraph (i) .
- (i) give, distribute, sell, administer, transport or supply; or
- (ii) offering to do any act specified in subparagraph (i) ; or
- (iii) doing or offering to do any act preparatory to, in furtherance of, or for the purpose of, any act specified in subparagraph (i) .
- (i) give, distribute, sell, administer, transport or supply; or
- (ii) offering to do any act specified in subparagraph (i) ; or
- (iii) doing or offering to do any act preparatory to, in furtherance of, or for the purpose of, any act specified in subparagraph (i) .