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Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981
69JAppeal to Secretary if disposal or destruction ordered
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69J Appeal to Secretary if disposal or destruction ordered
(1) Within 48 hours of receiving a notice under section 69I(5), the holder of an authority may lodge an appeal in writing against the disposal or destruction with the Secretary.
(2) Within 3 business days after an appeal is lodged under subsection (1), the Secretary must determine the appeal by—
(a) cancelling the arrangement or order made by the inspector under section 69I; or
(b) confirming the arrangement or order made by the inspector under section 69I.
(3) The Secretary must notify the holder of the authority in writing of the determination made under subsection (2).
S. 69K inserted by No. 54/1997 s. 5.