78Obtaining drugs of dependence etc. by false representation

78 Obtaining drugs of dependence etc. by false representation A person shall not knowingly by false representation, whether oral or in writing or by conduct— S. 78(a) amended by Nos 20/2016 s. 137, 61/2017 s. 136, 34/2019 s. 39(a). (a) obtain or attempt to obtain a drug of dependence from a person authorized by or licensed under this Act or the regulations or the **Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017** or the regulations under that Act to possess, manufacture, sell or supply the drug of dependence; S. 78(b) amended by Nos 23/1994 s. 118(Sch. 1 item 17.13), 74/2000 s. 3(Sch. 1 item 38.2), 20/2016 s. 137, 61/2017 s. 136, 34/2019 s. 39(a). (b) obtain or attempt to obtain a prescription or order for a drug of dependence from a registered medical practitioner, dentist, pharmacist or veterinary practitioner or a person authorized by this Act or the regulations or the **Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017** or the regulations under that Act to issue or possess the prescription or order; S. 78(c) amended by No. 23/1994 s. 118(Sch. 1 item 17.13). (c) cause or induce or attempt to cause or induce a registered medical practitioner to administer by injection or otherwise, a drug of dependence to him; or S. 78(d) amended by Nos 20/2016 s. 137, 61/2017 s. 136, 34/2019 s. 39(b). (d) cause or induce or attempt to cause or induce a pharmacist or a person authorized by this Act or the regulations or the **Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017** or the regulations under that Act to supply a drug of dependence, to dispense a prescription or order for a drug of dependence, if the first-mentioned person knew the prescription or the order to have been obtained in contravention of this Act or the regulations. 1. 20 penalty units or level 8 imprisonment (1 year maximum) or both. S. 79 substituted by No. 10002 s. 7(1).