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Section 169 - DRUGS OF DEPENDENCE ACT 1989 - Possessing drugs of dependence — Zoe

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169 Possessing drugs of dependence (a) the person possesses a drug of dependence; and (b) the quantity of the drug is not more than a small quantity for the drug. (a) the person possesses a drug of dependence; and (b) either— (i) the quantity of the drug is more than a small quantity for the drug; or (ii) no small quantity is prescribed for the drug. (3) This section does not apply if the person is authorised under the territory law, to possess the drug of dependence.

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