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Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981
34BOffence to administer etc. Schedule 8 poisons to drug-dependent person
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34B Offence to administer etc. Schedule 8 poisons to drug-dependent person
A registered medical practitioner, a nurse practitioner or a paramedic practitioner must not at any time administer, supply or prescribe a Schedule 8 poison to or for a person the practitioner has reason to believe to be a
drug-dependent person unless the practitioner—
(a) holds a Schedule 8 permit for that administration, supply or prescription to or for that person; or
S. 34C inserted by No. 17/2008 s. 8.