17Functions of the Committee

17 Functions of the Committee (1) The functions of the Committee are— S. 17(1)(a) amended by No. 46/1998 s. 7(Sch. 1). (a) to advise the Minister and the Secretary, having regard to the interests of protecting and promoting public health, on— (i) the availability and presentation of drugs and poisons; and (ii) responses to issues relating to drugs and poisons; and S. 17(1)(b) amended by No. 46/1998 s. 7(Sch. 1). (b) to advise the Minister or the Secretary on any matter referred to the Committee by the Minister or the Secretary, as the case may be. (2) The Committee must consult with a nominee of the Minister administering the **Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act 1992** on any issue relating to agricultural and veterinary chemicals. S. 18 amended by No. 68/1996 s. 14, substituted by No. 46/1998 s. 7(Sch. 1), amended by No. 108/2004 s. 117(1) (Sch. 3 item 60.2).