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Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981

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5 Meaning of *possession* Without restricting the meaning of the word ***possession***, any substance shall be deemed for the purposes of this Act to be in the possession of a person so long as it is upon any land or premises occupied by him or is used, enjoyed or controlled by him in any place whatsoever, unless the person satisfies the court to the contrary.

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