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DRUGS OF DEPENDENCE ACT 1989
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2003 A2003-14 sch pt 1.14
notified LR 27 March 2003
s 1, s 2 commenced 27 March 2003 (LA s 75 (1))
sch pt 1.14 commenced 28 March 2003 (s 2)
Criminal Code (Theft, Fraud, Bribery and Related Offences)
Amendment Act 2004 A2004-15 sch 1 pt 1.10, sch 2 pt 2.28
notified LR 26 March 2004
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 March 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.10, sch 2 pt 2.28 commenced 9 April 2004 (s 2 (1))
Health Professionals Legislation Amendment Act 2004 A2004-39
sch 4 pt 4.2,sch 5 pt 5.7, sch 6 pt 6.4, sch 8 pt 8.1, sch 11A pt 11A.2
(as am by A2005-28 amdt 1.61)
notified LR 8 July 2004
s 1, s 2 commenced 8 July 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 5 pt 5.7 commenced 7 July 2005 (s 2 and see Health Professionals
Act 2004 A2004-38, s 2 and CN2005-11)
sch 6 pt 6.4 commenced 17 January 2006 (s 2 and see Health
Professionals Act 2004 A2004-38, s 2 (as am by A2005-28 amdt 1.1;
A2006-27 s 12) and CN2006-2)
sch 4 pt 4.2, sch 8 pt 8.1, sch 11A pt 11A.2 commenced 9 January
2007 (s 2 and see Health Professionals Act 2004 A2004-38, s 2 (as am
by A2005-28 amdt 1.1; A2006-27 s 12))
Statute Law Amendment Act 2004 A2004-42 sch 1 pt 1.1, sch 3 pt 3.8
notified LR 11 August 2004
s 1, s 2 commenced 11 August 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.1, sch 3 pt 3.8 commenced 25 August 2004 (s 2 (1))
Hemp Fibre Industry Facilitation Act 2004 A2004-48 pt 6
notified LR 16 August 2004
s 1, s 2 commenced 16 August 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 6 commenced 16 February 2005 (s 2 and LA s 79)
Drugs of Dependence (Syringe Vending Machines) Amendment
Act 2004 A2004-55
notified LR 11 August 2004
s 1, s 2 commenced 11 August 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 12 August 2004 (s 2)
Criminal Code (Serious Drug Offences) Amendment Act 2004
A2004-56 sch 1 pt 1.3
notified LR 6 September 2004
s 1, s 2 commenced 6 September 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.3 commenced 6 March 2005 (s 2 and LA s 79)
Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2005
A2005-5 pt 6
notified LR 23 February 2005
s 1, s 2 commenced 23 February 2005 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 6 commenced 6 March 2005 (s 2 (1) and see Criminal Code
(Serious Drug Offences) Amendment Act 2004 A2004-56 s 2 and
LA s 79)
Health Legislation Amendment Act 2005 A2005-28 amdt 1.61
notified LR 6 July 2005
s 1, s 2 commenced 6 July 2005 (LA s 75 (1))
amdt 1.61 commenced 9 January 2007 (LA s 79A and A2004-39)
Note This Act only amends the Health Professionals Legislation
Amendment Act A2004-39.
Sentencing Legislation Amendment Act 2006 A2006-23 sch 1 pt 1.15
notified LR 18 May 2006
s 1, s 2 commenced 18 May 2006 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.15 commenced 2 June 2006 (s 2 (1) and see Crimes
(Sentence Administration) Act 2005 A2005-59 s 2, Crimes
(Sentencing) Act 2005 A2005-58, s 2 and LA s 79)
Health Legislation Amendment Act 2006 (No 2) A2006-46 sch 2 pt 2.4
notified LR 17 November 2006
s 1, s 2 commenced 17 November 2006 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 2 pt 2.4 commenced 18 November 2006 (s 2 (1))
Children and Young People (Consequential Amendments) Act 2008
A2008-20 sch 4 pt 4.13
notified LR 17 July 2008
s 1, s 2 commenced 17 July 2008 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 4 pt 4.13 commenced 27 February 2009 (s 2 (5) and see Children
and Young People Act 2008 A2008-19, s 2 and CN2008-17 (and see
CN2008-13))
Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008 A2008-26 sch 2
pt 2.9
notified LR 14 August 2008
s 1, s 2 commenced 14 August 2008 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 2 pt 2.9 commenced 14 February 2009 (s 2 and LA s 79)
ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Legislation Amendment
Act 2008 A2008-36 sch 1 pt 1.21
notified LR 4 September 2008
s 1, s 2 commenced 4 September 2008 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.21 commenced 14 February 2009 (s 2 (5) and see
Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008 A2008-26, s 2
and LA s 79)
Health Legislation Amendment Act 2010 A2010-2 pt 2
notified LR 16 February 2010
s 1, s 2 commenced 16 February 2010 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2 commenced 16 August 2010 (s 2 and LA s 79)
Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2013 (No 2) A2013-50 pt 9
notified LR 9 December 2013
s 1, s 2 commenced 9 December 2013 (LA s 75)
pt 9 commenced 10 December 2013 (s 2 (2))
Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2018 A2018-33
sch 1 pt 1.10
notified LR 25 September 2018
s 1, s 2 commenced 25 September 2018 (LA s 75)
sch 1 pt 1.10 commenced 23 October 2018 (s 2 (4))
Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2018 (No 2) A2018-40 pt 6
notified LR 7 November 2018
s 1, s 2 commenced 7 November 2018 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 6 commenced 8 November 2018 (s 2)
Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2019 A2019-23 pt 8
notified LR 8 August 2019
s 1, s 2 commenced 8 August 2019 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 8 commenced 15 August 2019 (s 2 (1))
Drugs of Dependence (Personal Cannabis Use) Amendment Act 2019
A2019-34
notified LR 10 October 2019
s 1, s 2 commenced 10 October 2019 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 31 January 2020 (s 2 (1) and CN2020-1))
COVID-19 Emergency Response Legislation Amendment Act 2020
A2020-14 sch 1 pt 1.10
notified LR 13 May 2020
s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 30 March 2020 (LA s 75 (2))
sch 1 pt 1.10 commenced 14 May 2020 (s 2 (1))
COVID-19 Emergency Response Legislation Amendment Act 2021
A2021-1 sch 1 pt 1.8
notified LR 19 February 2021
s 1, s 2 commenced 19 February 2021 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.8 commenced 20 February 2021 (s 2 (1))
Statute Law Amendment Act 2021 A2021-12 sch 3 pt 3.10
notified LR 9 June 2021
s 1, s 2 commenced 9 June 2021 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.10 commenced 23 June 2021 (s 2 (1))
Operational Efficiencies (COVID-19) Legislation Amendment Act 2021
A2021-24 pt 8
notified LR 13 October 2021
s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 8 October 2021 (LA s 75 (2))
pt 8 commenced 14 October 2021 (s 2 (1))
Drugs of Dependence (Personal Use) Amendment Act 2022 A2022-20
pt 2
notified LR 28 October 2022
s 1, s 2 commenced 28 October 2022 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2 commenced 28 October 2023 (s 2)
Courts Legislation Amendment Act 2023 A2023-37 sch 1 pt 1.6
notified LR 29 September 2023
s 1, s 2 commenced 29 September 2023 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.6 commenced 30 September 2023 (s 2)
Tobacco and Other Smoking Products (Vaping Goods) Amendment
Act 2025 A2025-8 sch 1 pt 1.1
notified LR 17 April 2025
s 1, s 2 commenced 17 April 2025 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 18 April 2025 (s 2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 A2025-29 sch 3 pt 3.33, sch 4
pt 4.61
notified LR 6 November 2025
s 1, s 2 commenced 6 November 2025 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.33, sch 4 pt 4.61 commenced 16 November 2025 (s 2 (1),
(9))
Long title
long title sub A2008-26 amdt 2.20
s 2 om A2001-44 amdt 1.1187
ins A2008-26 amdt 2.21
Notes
s 3 am A1993-1 sch 1; A1993-10 s 4; A2001-44 amdt 1.1190;
A2001-48 amdt 1.3; A2006-46 amdt 2.6
sub A2008-26 amdt 2.21
def analyst om A2008-26 amdt 2.21
def board ins A1990-63 sch 1
def cannabis om A2008-26 amdt 2.21
def cannabis fibre om A2008-26 amdt 2.21
def cannabis oil om A2008-26 amdt 2.21
def cannabis plant om A2008-26 amdt 2.21
def cannabis resin om A2008-26 amdt 2.21
def central store om A2008-26 amdt 2.21
def chief executive ins A1993-63 sch 1
def chief health officer ins A1997-70 sch 1
om R6 LA
def chief pharmacist om A2008-26 amdt 2.21
def class 1 institution om A2008-26 amdt 2.21
def class 2 institution om A2008-26 amdt 2.21
def community pharmacy om A2008-26 amdt 2.21
def dentist om A2004-39 amdt 4.2
def determined fee om A2001-44 amdt 1.1188
def director ins A1994-74 s 4
am A1996-35 sch
sub A2002-47 amdt 1.1
def dispensary om A2008-26 amdt 2.21
def drug dependence om A2008-26 amdt 2.21
def drug-dependent person om A2008-26 amdt 2.21
def drug inspector om A2008-26 amdt 2.21
def drug of dependence sub A1993-10 s 4; A2005-5 s 21
def enrolled nurse sub A2004-39 amdt 6.4
om A2006-46 amdt 2.7
def general manager om A1993-63 sch 1
def government analyst ins A1993-7 s 4
sub A1994-97 sch
def hospital om A2008-26 amdt 2.21
def institution om A2008-26 amdt 2.21
def intern sub A2001-11 amdt 1.1
sub A2004-39 amdt 5.10
def manufacture om A2008-26 amdt 2.21
def manufacturer’s licence om A2008-26 amdt 2.21
def medical officer of health om A1997-70 sch 1
def medical practitioner om A2004-39 amdt 5.11
def mental condition om A2008-26 amdt 2.21
def methadone program treatment centre am A1990-63
sub A1992-61 s 3
am A1993-14 sch 1
sub A1993-45 s 4
om A2001-48 amdt 1.1
def nurse sub A2004-39 amdt 6.5
om A2006-46 amdt 2.7
def opioid dependency treatment centre ins A2001-48 s 4
def pharmacist om A2004-39 amdt 8.1
def physical condition om A2008-26 amdt 2.21
def prescription sub A1993-10 s 4; A2005-5 s 22
def prohibited substance om A2008-26 amdt 2.21
def reconciliation amount ins A2001-44 amdt 1.1189
om Ord1989-11 s 209
ins A2001-48 s 4
def register om A2008-26 amdt 2.21
def requisition om A2008-26 amdt 2.21
def sell om A2008-26 amdt 2.21
def sell by wholesale om A2008-26 amdt 2.21
def service om A1993-63 sch 1
def supply om A2008-26 amdt 2.21
def syringe om A2008-26 amdt 2.21
def treatment ins A1995-31 s 5
am A2001-48 s 5
def treatment centre ins A1992-62 s 3
am A1993-14 sch 1; A1996-35 sch; A2002-47 amdt 1.2;
def treatment centre inspector om A2008-26 amdt 2.21
def tribunal am Ord1989-38 sch 1
om A1994-60 sch 1
def veterinary surgeon om A2004-39 amdt 11A.2 (as am by
A2005-28 amdt 1.61)
def ward am A2001-48 amdt 1.2
def wholesaler’s licence om A2008-26 amdt 2.21
Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc
s 3AA ins A2004-56 amdt 1.9
Director
s 3A reloc and renum as s 121A
Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc
s 4 om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
ins A2008-26 amdt 2.23
am A2019-34 s 4; A2022-20 s 4
def drug of dependence sub A1993-10 s 5; A2005-5 s 23
def licensed premises om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
Interpretation
pt 2 hdg om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
ins A2019-23 s 30
References to buprenorphine, cannabis or methadone
s 5 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1; A2001-44 amdt 1.1191
ins A2008-26 amdt 2.23
Meaning of cannabis food product
s 6 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1; A2004-42 amdt 3.31
ins A2019-23 s 31
Manufacturer’s licence—conditions
s 7 om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
Manufacturer’s licence—variation of conditions
s 8 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1;
Manufacturer’s licence—amendment
s 9 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1;
Manufacturer’s licence—surrender
s 10 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1
Manufacturer’s licence—cancellation
s 11 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1; A2004-42 amdt 3.32
Reports of dealings—manufacturers
s 12 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1; A2002-12 sch 1
Manufacturer’s licence—duration
s 13 om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
Manufacturer’s licence—renewal
s 14 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1; A2001-44 amdt 1.1192
Offences—manufacturers
s 15 am A2002-12 sch 1
Disposal of by-products
s 16 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1; A2002-12 sch 1
Return of licence to chief health officer
s 17 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1; A2002-12 sch 1
Wholesale
pt 3 hdg om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
Definitions for pt 3
s 18 om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
def licensed premises om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
Wholesaler’s licence—application
s 19 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1; A2001-44 amdt 1.1193
Wholesaler’s licence—grant
s 20 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1; A2004-42 amdt 3.33
Wholesaler’s licence—conditions
s 21 om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
Wholesaler’s licence—variation of conditions
s 22 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1;
Wholesaler’s licence—change of address
s 23 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1; A2002-12 sch 1
Wholesaler’s licence—surrender
s 24 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1
Wholesaler’s licence—cancellation
s 25 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-1 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1;
A2004-42 amdt 3.34
Reports of dealings—wholesalers
s 26 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1; A2002-12 sch 1
Wholesaler’s licence—duration
s 27 om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
Wholesaler’s licence—renewal
s 28 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1; A2001-44 amdt 1.1194
Offences—wholesalers
s 29 am A2002-12 sch 1
Return of licence to chief health officer
s 30 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1; A2002-12 sch 1
Research, education and first aid
pt 4 hdg om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
Authorisation for research or education
div 4.1 hdg (prev pt 4 div 1 hdg) renum R6 LA
Definitions for div 4.1
s 31 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1
def authorisation om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
def authorised person om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
def clinical trial protocol om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
def institution om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
def program om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
def recognised educational institution om A2008-26
amdt 2.24
def recognised research institution om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
def use om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
Authorisation (research or education)—application
s 32 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1; A2001-44 amdts 1.1195-
1.1197
Authorisation (research or education)—grant
s 33 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1
Authorisation (research or education)—conditions
s 34 om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
Authorisation (research or education)—variation of conditions
s 35 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1;
Authorisation (research or education)—surrender
s 36 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1
Authorisation (research or education)—cancellation
s 37 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1
Authorisation (research or education)—duration
s 38 om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
Authorisation (research or education)—renewal
s 39 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1; A2001-44 amdt 1.1198
Return of authorisation to chief health officer
s 40 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1; A2002-12 sch 1
First-aid kits
div 4.2 hdg (prev pt 4 div 2 hdg) renum R6 LA
Definitions for div 4.2
s 41 om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
def authorisation om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
def authorised person om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
Authorisation (first-aid)—application
s 42 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1; A2001-44 amdts 1.1199-
1.1201
Authorisation (first-aid)—grant
s 43 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1; A2006-46 amdt 2.8
Authorisation (first-aid)—conditions
s 44 om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
Authorisation (first-aid)—variation of conditions
s 45 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1; A2002-12 sch 1
Authorisation (first-aid)—change of address
s 46 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1; A2002-12 sch 1
Authorisation (first-aid)—surrender
s 47 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1
Authorisation (first-aid)—cancellation
s 48 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1
Authorisation (first-aid)—duration
s 49 om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
Authorisation (first-aid)—renewal
s 50 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1; A2001-44 amdts 1.1202-
1.1204
Return of authorisation to chief health officer
s 51 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1; A2002-12 sch 1
Orders and delivery
pt 5 hdg om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
Application of pt 5
s 52 hdg sub A2004-42 amdt 3.35
s 52 om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
Written orders
s 53 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1; A2002-12 sch 1
Delivery
s 54 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1; A2002-12 sch 1
Notification of drug inspector
s 55 am A2002-12 sch 1
Supply and administration
pt 6 hdg om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
Interpretation for part 6
div 6.1 hdg (prev pt 6 div 1 hdg) renum R6 LA
Definitions for pt 6
s 56 hdg sub A2004-42 amdt 3.36
s 56 om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
def amphetamine om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
def doctor am A2004-42 amdt 3.44
Prescriptions
div 6.2 hdg (prev pt 6 div 2 hdg) renum R6 LA
Issue of prescriptions
s 57 am A1993-1 sch 1; A2002-12 sch 1; A2004-42 amdt 3.44
Prescribing drugs of dependence
s 58 am A1997-70 sch 1; A1999-23 s 4; A2001-48 amdt 1.4;
A2001-98 s 4, s 5; R7 LA (see A2001-98 s 16)
sub A2002-12 s 4
Methadone or buprenorphine
s 59 hdg sub A2001-48 amdt 1.5
s 59 am A1997-70 sch 1; A2001-48 amdts 1.6-1.8; A2001-98 s 6;
Morphine
s 59A ins A1999-23 s 5
Written prescriptions
s 60 am A1997-70 sch 1; A2001-98 s 7; R7 LA (see A2001-98 s
16); A2002-12 sch 1; A2004-42 amdt 3.44
Prescriptions issued orally
s 61 am A2002-12 sch 1; A2004-42 amdt 3.44; A2006-46 amdt 2.9,
amdt 2.10
Requisitions
div 6.3 hdg (prev pt 6 div 3 hdg) renum R6 LA
Requisitions generally
s 62 am A1997-75 s 4; A2002-12 sch 1; A2004-42 amdt 3.44
Written requisitions
s 63 am A2002-12 sch 1; A2004-42 amdt 3.44
Requisitions issued orally
s 64 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1; A2002-12 sch 1;
Approval of prescriptions
div 6.4 hdg (prev pt 6 div 4 hdg) renum R6 LA
Definitions for div 6.4
s 65 om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
def chairperson om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
def committee om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
def doctor am A2004-42 amdt 3.44
Drugs advisory committee—establishment
s 66 am A2004-42 amdt 3.37, amdt 3.44
Termination of appointment
s 67 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1; A2004-42 amdt 3.44
Application for approval
s 68 am A1997-70 sch 1; A2001-98 ss 8-12, A2002-12 s 5
Powers of chief health officer
s 69 am A1997-70 sch 1; A2001-98 s 13; A2002-12 s 6
Powers of committee
s 70 am A1997-70 sch 1
Variation and revocation of approvals
s 71 am A1997-70 sch 1
Review of decisions of chief health officer
s 72 am A1997-70 sch 1
Form of approvals
s 73 am A1997-70 sch 1; A2001-98 s 14
Date of effect of approvals
s 74 am A1997-70 sch 1; A2001-98 s 15
Transitional
s 75 am A1997-70 sch 1
om A2004-42 amdt 3.38
Validation of chief health officer’s approvals
s 75A ins A2002-12 s 7
exp 24 May 2002 (s 75A (2))
Supply
div 6.5 hdg (prev pt 6 div 5 hdg) renum R6 LA
Definitions for div 6.5
s 76 om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
def order om A2008-26 amdt 2.24
Method of supply
s 77 am A2002-12 sch 1
Supply on order
s 78 am A2001-48 amdt 1.9; A2002-12 sch 1; A2004-42 amdt 1.1,
amdt 3.44
Supply on requisition
s 79 am A1997-75 s 5; A2002-12 sch 1; A2004-42 amdt 3.44
Supply on prescription
s 80 am A1993-45 s 5; A1996-35 sch; A2001-48 amdt 1.10;
A2002-12 sch 1; A2002-47 amdt 1.4; A2004-42 amdt 3.44
Restrictions on supply
s 81 am A2002-12 sch 1
Forged prescriptions, requisitions and orders
s 82 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1; A2002-12 sch 1
Supplying dextromoramide and hydromorphone
s 83 am A2002-12 sch 1
Administration
div 6.6 hdg (prev pt 6 div 6 hdg) renum R6 LA
Administration—witnesses
s 84 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1; A1993-45 s 6; A1996-35
sch; A2001-48 amdt 1.11; A2002-12 sch 1; A2002-47
amdt 1.5; A2004-42 amdt 3.44; A2006-46 amdt 2.10
Supply of syringes
pt 7 hdg om A2008-26 amdt 2.38
Supply of syringes by approved people
div 7.1 hdg ins A2004-55 s 4
Definitions for div 7.1
s 85 hdg sub A2004-55 s 5
s 85 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1; A2004-55 s 5
def approval om A2008-26 amdt 2.38
def approved person om A2008-26 amdt 2.38
def health worker om A2008-26 amdt 2.38
def course of instruction om A2008-26 amdt 2.38
Distribution of syringes—approval
s 86 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1; A2004-42 amdt 3.44;
A2006-46 amdt 2.11
reloc to Public Health Act 1997 s 66C by A2008-26 amdt 2.25
Approval—surrender
s 87 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1
reloc to Public Health Act 1997 s 66D by A2008-26 amdt 2.25
Approval—cancellation
s 88 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1; A2008-26 amdt 2.26,
amdt 2.27
reloc to Public Health Act 1997 s 66E by A2008-26 amdt 2.29
Approval—duration
s 89 am A2008-26 amdt 2.28
reloc to Public Health Act 1997 s 66F by A2008-26 amdt 2.29
Approval—renewal
s 90 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1
reloc to Public Health Act 1997 s 66G by A2008-26 amdt 2.30
Approval—production to police
s 91 am A2002-12 sch 1
reloc to Public Health Act 1997 s 66H by A2008-26 amdt 2.30
Approval—lending to another person
s 92 am A2002-12 sch 1
reloc to Public Health Act 1997 s 66I by A2008-26 amdt 2.30
Approval—no liability for ancillary offences
s 93 hdg sub A2004-55 s 6
s 93 am A1993-1 sch 1; A2004-55 s 7; A2008-26 amdt 2.31
reloc to Public Health Act 1997 s 66J by A2008-26 amdt 2.32
Return of approval to chief health officer
s 94 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1; A2002-12 sch 1
reloc to Public Health Act 1997 s 66K by A2008-26 amdt 2.33
Supply of syringes by vending machine
div 7.2 hdg ins A2004-55 s 8
Definitions for div 7.2
s 94A ins A2004-55 s 8
def approved person ins A2004-55 s 8
def vending machine ins A2004-55 s 8
def vending machine approval ins A2004-55 s 8
Application for vending machine approval
s 94B ins A2004-55 s 8
reloc to Public Health Act 1997 s 66M by A2008-26 amdt 2.34
Further information for vending machine approval application
s 94C ins A2004-55 s 8
reloc to Public Health Act 1997 s 66N by A2008-26 amdt 2.34
Decision about vending machine approval application
s 94D ins A2004-55 s 8
reloc to Public Health Act 1997 s 66O by A2008-26 amdt 2.34
Vending machine approval—conditions
s 94E ins A2004-55 s 8
reloc to Public Health Act 1997 s 66P by A2008-26 amdt 2.34
Vending machine approval—surrender
s 94F ins A2004-55 s 8
reloc to Public Health Act 1997 s 66Q by A2008-26 amdt 2.34
Vending machine approval—cancellation
s 94G ins A2004-55 s 8
am A2008-26 amdt 2.35
reloc to Public Health Act 1997 s 66R by A2008-26 amdt 2.36
Vending machine approval—return on surrender or cancellation
s 94H ins A2004-55 s 8
reloc to Public Health Act 1997 s 66S by A2008-26 amdt 2.37
Vending machine approval—no liability for ancillary offences
s 94I ins A2004-55 s 8
reloc to Public Health Act 1997 s 66T by A2008-26 amdt 2.37
Records, safekeeping and disposal
pt 8 hdg om A2008-26 amdt 2.39
Records of drugs of dependence
div 8.1 hdg (prev pt 8 div 1 hdg) renum R6 LA
Definitions for div 8.1
s 95 om A2008-26 amdt 2.39
def drug register om A2008-26 amdt 2.39
def first-aid register om A2008-26 amdt 2.39
def licensee om A2008-26 amdt 2.39
def order om A2008-26 amdt 2.39
def prescribed person sub A1992-61 s 4
am A2001-48 amdt 1.12; A2004-42 amdt 3.44
def ward sub A1992-61 s 4
am A2001-48 amdt 1.12
def ward register om A2008-26 amdt 2.39
Orders
s 96 am A2002-12 sch 1; A2004-42 amdt 3.39
Prescriptions and requisitions
s 97 am A2002-12 sch 1; A2004-42 amdt 3.39
Supply of information to chief health officer
s 98 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1; A2002-12 sch 1
Drug registers
s 99 am A2001-44 amdt 1.1205; A2002-12 sch 1
Entries in drug registers
s 100 am A2002-12 sch 1; A2004-42 amdt 3.44
Ward registers
s 101 sub A1993-45 s 7; A2001-44 amdt 1.1206, amdt 1.1207;
A2001-48 amdt 1.13, amdt 1.14; A2001-48 s 6; R6 LA (see
A2001-48 s 7); A2002-12 sch 1
Entries in ward drugs of dependence registers
s 102 am A1993-45 s 8; A1997-75 s 6; R7 LA (see A2001-98 s 16);
A2002-12 sch 1; A2004-42 amdt 3.44
Entries in ward methadone registers
s 102A ins A1993-45 s 9; A2001-44 amdt 1.1208
Entries in ward buprenorphine registers
s 102B ins A2001-48 s 8
First-aid registers
s 103 am A1993-1 sch 1; A2001-44 amdt 1.1209; A2002-12 sch 1
Entries in first-aid registers
s 104 am A2002-12 sch 1
Record of disposal
s 105 am A2002-12 sch 1
Registers—general provisions
s 106 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1;
A1997-75 s 7; A2001-44 amdt 1.1210; A2002-12 sch 1
False entries in registers
s 107 am A2002-12 sch 1
Patients records
s 108 am A1992-61 s 5; A2001-48 amdt 1.15; A2002-12 sch 1
Transfer of control of pharmacies
s 109 am A2001-44 amdt 1.1211; A2002-12 sch 1
Safekeeping of drugs of dependence
div 8.2 hdg (prev pt 8 div 2 hdg) renum R6 LA
Definitions for div 8.2
s 110 om A2008-26 amdt 2.39
def drug cabinet om A2008-26 amdt 2.39
def key safe om A2008-26 amdt 2.39
def licensee om A2008-26 amdt 2.39
def safe om A2008-26 amdt 2.39
def strong room om A2008-26 amdt 2.39
def vault om A2008-26 amdt 2.39
Safekeeping by manufacturers and wholesalers
s 111 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1; A2002-12 sch 1
Safekeeping by chief pharmacists
s 112 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1; A2002-12 sch 1
Safekeeping by doctors, dentists and veterinary surgeons
s 113 am A1993-1 sch 1; A2002-12 sch 1; A2004-42 amdt 3.44
Safekeeping by other persons
s 114 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1; A2001-48 amdt 1.16;
Safekeeping at institutions
s 115 am A2002-12 sch 1; A2004-42 amdt 3.44
Loss or theft of a drug of dependence
s 116 am A2002-12 sch 1
Access to combinations and keys of drug receptacles
s 117 am A1997-75 s 8; A2001-48 amdt 1.17; A2002-12 sch 1;
Safekeeping—general
s 118 am A1997-75 s 9; A2002-12 sch 1; A2004-42 amdt 3.44
Inspection–class 1 institutions
div 8.3 hdg (prev pt 8 div 3 hdg) renum R6 LA
Inspection of records and storage facilities
s 119 am A2002-12 sch 1
Disposal of drugs of dependence
div 8.4 hdg (prev pt 8 div 4 hdg) renum R6 LA
Procedure for disposal
s 120 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-1 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1;
A1997-70 sch 1; A1997-75 s 10; R7 LA (see A2001-98 s 16);
A2002-12 sch 1; A2004-42 amdt 3.40, amdt 3.44; A2006-46
amdt 2.12
Treatment
pt 9 hdg om A2010-2 s 4
Preliminary
div 9.1 hdg (prev pt 9 div 1 hdg) renum R6 LA
Definitions for pt 9
s 121 om A2010-2 s 4
def approved treatment centre am A1990-63 sch 1;
A1993-14 sch 1; A1996-35 sch; A2002-47 amdt 1.6
def assessment order om A2010-2 s 4
def director ins A2008-26 amdt 2.40
def member om A2010-2 s 4
def offender om A2010-2 s 4
def panel om A2010-2 s 4
def proper officer am A1991-44 sch 1
def responsible officer am A1994-97 sch 1; A1999-64 sch 2
sub A2006-23 amdt 1.176
am A2008-20 amdt 4.36
def treatment om A1995-31 s 6
def treatment centre am A1990-63 sch 1
om A1992-62 s 4
def treatment order om A2010-2 s 4
Director
s 121A (prev s 3A) ins A1994-74 s 5
am A1996-35 sch
sub A2002-47 amdt 1.3
reloc and renum as s 121A A2008-26 amdt 2.22
Assessment orders and treatment orders
div 9.2 hdg (prev pt 9 div 2 hdg) renum R6 LA
Assessment orders
s 122 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1994-74 s 6; A2001-44 amdt 1.1212
Treatment orders
s 123 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-1 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1;
A1994-74 s 9; A2001-44 amdt 1.1213; A2004-42 amdt 3.41;
A2006-23 amdt 1.177; ss renum R21 LA (see A2006-23
amdt 1.178)
Offences—treatment orders
s 124 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1; A1994-74 s 9; A2006-23
amdt 1.179
Further offences
s 125 am A2006-23 amdt 1.180
Apprehension of offender about to leave ACT
s 126 om A2010-2 s 4
Power of court if offender about to leave ACT
s 127 am A2004-42 amdt 3.42
Power of court if offender apprehended under div 9.2
s 128 om A2006-23 amdt 1.181
Revocation and variation of periods of orders
s 129 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1; A1994-74 s 9
Treatment assessment panels
div 9.3 hdg (prev pt 9 div 3 hdg) renum R6 LA
Establishment
s 130 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-1 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1;
A1995-46 sch; A1997-96 sch 1
Appointment of members
s 131 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1
Tenure of office
s 132 om A2010-2 s 4
Presiding member
s 133 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1
Acting appointments
s 134 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1
Remuneration and allowances
s 135 om A1997-41 sch 1
Resignation
s 136 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1
Suspension
s 137 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1
Termination of appointment
s 138 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1
Meetings of panels
s 139 om A2010-2 s 4
General powers of panels
s 140 om A2010-2 s 4
Referral for initial assessment
s 141 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1; A1994-74 s 9; A2001-44
amdt 1.1214, amdt 1.1215
Referral for variation of treatment
s 142 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1; A1994-74 s 9
Referral for periodic review of treatment
s 143 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1; A1994-74 s 9
Referral for other purposes
s 144 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1; A1994-74 s 9
Assessment by treatment centres
s 145 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1; A1994-74 s 9; A2001-44
amdt 1.1216
Attendance for assessment before panels and at treatment centres
s 146 am A1994-74 s 9
Treatment centre reports
s 147 am A1993-1 sch 1
Approval of treatment centre
div 9.4 hdg (prev pt 9 div 4 hdg) renum R6 LA
Definitions for div 9.4
s 148 om A2010-2 s 4
def approval om A2010-2 s 4
def approval holder om A2010-2 s 4
Approval—application
s 149 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1992-62 s 5; A1993-14 sch 1; A1995-31
s 7; A2001-44 amdts 1.1217-1.1219; A2001-48 amdt 1.18
Approval—grant
s 150 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1992-61 s 6; A1993-14 sch 1; A1995-31
s 8; A1996-35 sch; A2002-47 amdt 1.7, amdt 1.8
Approval—conditions
s 151 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1; A1995-31 s 9; A2001-48
amdt 1.19
Approval—variation and revocation of conditions
s 152 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1; A2004-42 amdt 3.43
Approval—surrender
s 153 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1
Approval—cancellation
s 154 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1
Approval—emergency cancellation
s 155 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1
Alternative arrangements on cancellation
s 156 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1; A1994-74 s 7
Approval—duration
s 157 om A2010-2 s 4
Approval—renewal
s 158 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1
Return of approval to Minister
s 159 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1; A2002-12 sch 1
Interpretation for pt 10
s 160 am R7 LA (see A2001-98 s 16)
def commercial quantity sub A1993-10 s 6
om A2004-56 amdt 1.10
def exempt person am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-1 sch 1;
A1993-14 sch 1; A2004-42 amdt 1.2, amdt 3.44; A2006-46
amdt 2.13
def manufacturer’s licence om A2008-26 amdt 2.41
def premises om A2008-26 amdt 2.41
def student midwife ins A2006-46 amdt 2.14
def student nurse ins A2006-46 amdt 2.14
def trafficable quantity sub A1993-10 s 6
om A2004-56 amdt 1.10
Manufacture
s 161 am A2002-12 sch 1; A2004-56 amdt 1.11, amdt 1.12
Cultivation of 1 or 2 cannabis plants
s 162 am A2002-12 sch 1; A2004-48 s 63
sub A2004-56 amdt 1.13
am A2019-34 s 5; ss renum R33 LA
Wholesale
s 163 am A2002-12 sch 1
om A2004-56 amdt 1.14
Sale or supply
s 164 am A1995-31 s 10; A1996-35 sch; A2001-48 s 9; A2001-48
amdt 1.20; R6 LA (see A2001-48 s 10, amdt 1.21); A2002-12
sch 1; A2002-47 amdt 1.9; A2004-42 amdt 1.3, amdt 3.44;
A2004-56 amdt 1.15, amdt 1.16; A2008-26 amdt 2.42
Sale or supply—cannabis
s 165 am A2002-12 sch 1; A2004-48 s 64; ss renum R17 LA (see
A2004-48 s 65)
om A2004-56 amdt 1.17
Advertising drugs or prohibited substances
s 166 am A2002-12 sch 1; A2004-42 amdt 3.44
False representation to obtain prescription
s 167 hdg sub A2004-56 amdt 1.18
s 167 am A2002-12 sch 1; A2004-42 amdt 3.44; am A2004-56
amdt 1.19; ss renum R18 LA (see A2004-56 amdt 1.20)
False representation as to drug or substance
s 168 am A2002-12 sch 1
Possessing drugs of dependence
s 169 hdg sub A2008-26 amdt 2.44
s 169 am A2002-12 sch 1; A2004-42 amdt 3.44; A2008-26
amdt 2.45
sub A2022-20 s 5
Possession and administration of drugs—exemptions
s 170 am A1993-45 s 10; A1997-75 s 11; A2001-48 amdt 1.22; R7
LA (see A2001-98 s 16); A2004-42 amdt 1.4, amdt 3.44;
A2006-46 amdt 2.15, amdt 2.16
om A2008-26 amdt 2.46
Possessing prohibited substances
s 171 hdg sub A2008-26 amdt 2.47
s 171 am A1997-75 s 12; R7 LA (see A2001-98 s 16); A2002-12
sch 1; A2004-42 amdt 3.44; A2004-48 s 66; pars renum R17
LA (see A2004-48 s 67); A2006-46 amdt 2.17; A2008-26
amdt 2.48; A2013-50 s 22; A2019-34
sub A2019-34 s 6; A2022-20 s 5
Possessing cannabis
s 171AA ins A2019-34 s 6
am A2022-20 s 6, s 7
Cultivation of more than 4 cannabis plants at premises
s 171AAA ins A2019-34 s 6
Cannabis plant cultivation—other offences
s 171AAB ins A2019-34 s 6
Storage of cannabis
s 171AAC ins A2019-34 s 6
Possessing multiple small quantities of different kinds of relevant
substances
s 171AAD ins A2022-20 s 8
Offence notices
s 171A ins A1992-52 s 3
am A1994-90 s 4; A2001-48 s 11; A2004-56 amdt 1.21;
A2008-26 amdt 2.49; A2013-50 s 23; A2019-34 s 7
sub A2022-20 s 9
Smoking cannabis in public place or near child
s 171AB ins A2019-34 s 8
am A2025-8 amdts 1.1-1.3
Cannabis offences—notification of right to apply for preservation order
s 171B ins A2001-48 s 12
am A2004-56 amdts 1.22-1.25
Guidance material
s 171BA ins A2019-34 s 9
am A2025-29 amdt 4.61
Drug diversion program
s 171BB ins A2022-20 s 10
Liability of corporations
s 172 am A2001-44 amdt 1.1220; A2001-56 amdt 3.251
om A2004-15 amdt 1.11
Surrender and revocation of exemptions
s 173 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1; A2004-42 amdt 3.44;
A2006-46 amdt 2.18
om A2008-26 amdt 2.50
Evidentiary certificate
s 173A ins A1993-10 s 7
om A2008-26 amdt 2.50
Preliminary
div 11.1 hdg (prev pt 11 div 1 hdg) renum R6 LA
Interpretation for pt 11
s 174 am A2001-44 amdt 1.1221; A2004-56 amdt 1.26
Inspection
div 11.2 hdg (prev pt 11 div 2 hdg) renum R6 LA
Drug inspectors—appointment
s 175 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1; A2002-12 sch 1
om A2008-26 amdt 2.51
Treatment centre inspectors—appointment
s 176 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1; A2002-12 sch 1
Inspection—manufacturers and wholesalers
s 177 am A2002-12 sch 1
om A2008-26 amdt 2.52
Inspection—prescribed premises
s 178 am A2004-42 amdt 3.44
om A2008-26 amdt 2.52
Inspection—premises of approved treatment centres
s 179 am A1995-31 s 11
Production of identity card
s 180 sub A2008-26 amdt 2.53
Failing to comply with requirement of inspector
s 181 hdg sub A2004-15 amdt 2.60
s 181 am A2002-12 sch 1; A2004-15 amdt 2.61; A2008-26
amdt 2.54
Search, seizure and analysis
div 11.3 hdg (prev pt 11 div 3 hdg) renum R6 LA
Definitions for div 11.3
s 182 def chapter 6 substance ins A2004-56 amdt 1.27
Analysts
s 183 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1; A2004-56 amdt 1.28
om A2008-26 amdt 2.55
Government analyst
s 183A ins A1993-7 s 5
sub A1994-97 sch
am A1997-127 s 4; R7 LA (see A2001-98 s 16)
om A2008-26 amdt 2.55
Analysts
s 183B ins A1993-7 s 5
om A1994-97 sch
Search and seizure
s 184 am A2004-56 amdt 1.29
Searches of arrested persons
s 186 am A2004-56 amdt 1.30
Search warrants
s 187 am A2004-56 amdts 1.31-1.38; A2018-40 s 17; A2023-37
amdt 1.10
Electronic versions of affidavits and warrants
s 187A hdg sub A2021-24 s 20
s 187A ins A2020-14 amdt 1.58
am A2021-1 amdt 1.18; A2021-24 s 21; ss renum R37 LA
Clothing and body searches
s 189 am A2003-14 amdt 1.55; ss renum R12 LA (see A2003-14
amdt 1.56)
Forfeiture of drugs and substances
s 190 am Ord1989-38 sch 1; A1990-63 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1;
A2004-56 amdt 1.39; A2008-26 amdt 2.56, amdt 2.57
Analysis
s 191 am Ord1989-38 sch 1
Analysts’ certificates
s 192 am A1997-96 sch 1
om A2008-26 amdt 2.58
Notification by defendants—analyst’s evidence
s 193 am A2008-26 amdt 2.59
Disposal of seized substances, compensation and recovery
div 11.4 hdg (prev pt 11 div 4 hdg) ins A1993-7 s 6
renum R6 LA
Definitions for div 11.4
s 193A ins A1993-7 s 6
def chapter 6 substance ins A2004-56 amdt 1.40
def protocol ins A2001-48 s 13
def seized cannabis om A2001-48 s 14
def seized cannabis plant ins A2001-48 s 13
def seized cannabis plants protocol ins A2001-48 s 13
def seized cannabis product ins A2001-48 s 13
def seized cannabis product protocol ins A2001-48 s 13
def seized substance sub A2004-56 amdt 1.41
def trafficable quantity om A2001-48 s 14
Protocols for destruction etc of cannabis
s 193B ins A1993-7 s 6
am A2021-12 amdt 3.20; A2025-29 amdt 4.61
Destruction of cannabis without court order
s 193C ins A1993-7 s 6
Order for preservation of cannabis
s 193D ins A1993-7 s 6
am A2004-56 amdt 1.42; A2018-33 amdt 1.19
Amendment and revocation of cannabis preservation
s 193E ins A1993-7 s 6
am A2004-56 amdt 1.43
Making of orders about preservation of cannabis
s 193F ins A2001-48 s 15
am A2004-56 amdt 1.44; A2008-26 amdt 2.60
Disposal of seized substances other than cannabis on order of magistrate
s 194 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-7 s 7; A1997-96 sch 1; A2001-48
s 16, s 17; R6 LA (see A2001-48 s 18); A2004-56 amdt 1.45
Applications under s 194
s 194A hdg sub A2001-48 s 19
s 194A ins A1993-7 s 8
am A2001-48 s 20; A2008-26 amdt 2.61
Final disposal of seized substances
s 195 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-7 s 9; A2004-56 amdt 1.46;
A2008-26 amdt 2.62
Compensation for seizure
s 196 am Ord1989-38 sch; A1993-7 s 10
Seized property
s 197 am A1993-7 s 11; A2004-56 amdt 1.47; A2008-26 amdt 2.63
Notification and review of decisions
pt 12 hdg sub A2004-55 s 9; A2008-36 amdt 1.258
Meaning of reviewable decision—pt 12
s 198 am Ord1989-38 sch 1; A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1;
A1994-60 sch 1; R7 LA (see A2001-98 s 16)
sub A2004-55 s 9; A2008-36 amdt 1.258
Reviewable decision notices
s 198A ins A2004-55 s 9
sub A2008-36 amdt 1.258
Applications for review
s 199 am A1994-60 sch 1
sub A2004-55 s 9; A2008-36 amdt 1.258
Possession by officials
s 200 am Ord1989-38 sch 1; A1990-63 sch 1;
sub A1993-14 sch 1
am A1994-38 sch 1 pt 29
om A2008-26 amdt 2.64
Secrecy
s 201 am A2002-12 sch 1; A2008-26 amdt 2.65; A2010-2 s 7, s 8;
pars renum R27 LA
Annual report
s 202 am Ord1989-38 sch 1; A1990-63 sch 1
Delegation of powers
s 203 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1; A1997-70 sch 1
om A2008-26 amdt 2.66
Determination of fees
s 204 sub A2001-44 amdt 1.222
am A2021-12 amdt 3.21; A2025-29 amdt 4.61
Approved forms
s 205 ins A2001-44 amdt 1.1222
ss (5)-(8) exp 12 September 2002 (s 205 (8))
om A2021-12 amdt 3.22
Review of certain amendments related to cannabis
s 205A ins A2019-34 s 10
exp 31 January 2025 (s 205A (3))
Review of certain amendments related to personal use
s 205B ins A2022-20 s 11
exp 28 October 2027 (s 205B (5))
Regulation-making power
s 206 am Ord1989-38 sch 1
sub A2001-44 amdt 1.1222
am A2025-29 amdt 4.61
Transitional provisions
pt 14 hdg ins A2001-48 s 21
om R16 LA
Provisions for Drugs of Dependence Amendment Act 2001
s 207 ins A2001-48 s 21
exp 23 October 2004 (s 207 (4))
Transitional provisions about approved forms
s 208 ins A2001-48 s 21
exp 23 October 2001 (s 208 (5))
Transitional provisions about reconciliation amount
s 209 ins A2001-48 s 21
exp 24 October 2001 (s 209 (3))
Transitional—treatment orders
pt 20 hdg ins A2010-2 s 11
Definitions—pt 20
s 300 ins A2010-2 s 11
def commencement day ins A2010-2 s 11
exp 16 August 2012 (s 302 (1) (LA s 88 declaration
applies))
def old provisions ins A2010-2 s 11
exp 16 August 2012 (s 302 (1) (LA s 88 declaration
applies))
Transitional
s 301 ins A2010-2 s 11
Expiry—pt 20
s 302 ins A2010-2 s 11
sch 1 am A1991-5 s 4
om A1993-10 s 8
(prev sch 5) renum R14 LA (see A2004-55 s 11)
om A2004-56 amdt 1.48
ins A2008-36 amdt 1.259
om A2010-2 s 9
sch 2 am A1991-5 s 5
om A1993-10 s 8
(prev sch 6) ins A2004-55 s 10
renum R14 LA (see A2004-55 s 11)
am A2008-26 amdt 2.67
om A2008-36 amdt 1.259
Drugs of dependence—manufacturing
sch 3 om A1993-10 s 8
Forms
sch 4 am A1990-63 sch 1; A1993-1 sch 1; A1993-14 sch 1;
A1993-45 s 11; A1994-74 s 8; A1997-70 sch 1; A1997-75
s 13
om A2001-44 amdt 1.1223
Prohibited plants
sch 5 renum as sch 1
sch 6 renum as sch 2
dict ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
am A2008-36 amdt 1.260; A2019-34 s 11
def analyst ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def analyst’s certificate ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def approval ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def approval holder ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def approved treatment centre ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def assessment order ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def cannabis ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
am A2019-23 s 32
def cannabis fibre ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def cannabis food product ins A2019-23 s 33
def cannabis plant ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def cannabis resin ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def chapter 6 substance ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def connected ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def director ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def drug dependence ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def drug-dependent person ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def drug of dependence ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def government analyst ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
am A2025-29 amdt 3.93
def hospital ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def member ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def mental condition ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def occupier ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def offence ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def offender ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def opioid dependency treatment centre ins A2008-26
amdt 2.68
def panel ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def physical condition ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def place ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def prohibited substance ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def proper officer ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def protocol ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def responsible officer ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def reviewable decision ins A2008-36 amdt 1.261
def seized cannabis plant ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def seized cannabis plants protocol ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def seized cannabis product ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def seized cannabis product protocol ins A2008-26
amdt 2.68
def seized substance ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def sell ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def small quantity ins A2022-20 s 12
def supply ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def treatment ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def treatment centre ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def treatment centre inspector ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
def treatment order ins A2008-26 amdt 2.68
Earlier republications 5
5 Earlier republications
Some earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to
the publication order.
Since 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in
electronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register. A selection of authorised
republications have also been published in printed format. These republications are
marked with an asterisk (*) in column 1. Electronic and printed versions of an
authorised republication are identical.
Republication No Amendments to Republication date
1 A1993-14 31 July 1993
2 A1994-97 31 January 1995
3 A1994-97 30 June 1995
4 A1996-35 30 November 1996
5 A1997-127 31 January 1999
6 A2001-56 23 October 2001
7* A2001-98 21 December 2001
8 A2002-12 24 May 2002
9 A2002-12 25 May 2002
10 A2002-12 13 September 2002
11 A2002-47 31 December 2002
11 (RI) A2002-49 ‡ 10 February 2003
12 A2003-14 28 March 2003
13 A2004-15 9 April 2004
14 A2004-55 12 August 2004
15 A2004-55 25 August 2004
16 A2004-56 24 October 2004
17 A2004-56 16 February 2005
18* A2005-5 6 March 2005
19 A2005-5 7 July 2005
20 A2005-28 17 January 2006
21 A2006-23 2 June 2006
5 Earlier republications
Republication No Amendments to Republication date
22 A2006-23 16 June 2006
23 A2006-46 18 November 2006
24 A2006-46 9 January 2007
25 A2008-36 14 February 2009
26 A2008-36 27 February 2009
27 A2010-2 16 August 2010
28 A2010-2 17 August 2012
29 A2013-50 10 December 2013
30 A2018-33 23 October 2018
31 A2018-40 8 November 2018
32 A2019-23 15 August 2019
33 A2019-34 31 January 2020
34 A2020-14 14 May 2020
35 A2021-1 20 February 2021
36 A2021-12 23 June 2021
37 A2021-24 14 October 2021
38 A2023-37 30 September 2023
39 A2023-37 28 October 2023
40 A2023-37 1 February 2025
41 A2025-8 18 April 2025
‡ includes retrospective amendments by A2002-49
Expired transitional or validating provisions 6
6 Expired transitional or validating provisions
This Act may be affected by transitional or validating provisions that have expired.
The expiry does not affect any continuing operation of the provisions (see
Legislation Act 2001, s 88 (1)).
Expired provisions are removed from the republished law when the expiry takes
effect and are listed in the amendment history using the abbreviation ‘exp’ followed
by the date of the expiry.
To find the expired provisions see the version of this Act before the expiry took
effect. The ACT legislation register has point-in-time versions of this Act.