137Certificates of analysis by authorised analysts

137 Certificates of analysis by authorised analysts (1) The analysis of a sample of a substance for the chief health officer must be carried out by, or under the supervision of, an authorised analyst. (2) An authorised analyst who analyses the sample must give to the chief health officer a certificate of analysis that— (a) is signed and dated by the analyst; and (b) contains a written report of the analysis that sets out the findings; and (c) identifies the method of analysis. Note For evidentiary certificates by authorised analysts, see the Public Health Act 1997, s 135A. authorised analyst means an analyst appointed under the Public Health Act 1997, section 15 who is authorised under that Act to exercise a function under this Act.

Chapter 8 Restrictions on dealing with regulated substances and Part 8.1 Authorisations—disciplinary action 138 Application—pt 8.1 (1) This part does not apply in relation to a dealing by a person with a regulated substance or regulated therapeutic good if the dealing is— (a) authorised by a licence or permit under a Commonwealth Act; or (b) the dealing is otherwise in accordance with a Commonwealth Act. (2) To remove any doubt, this part does not limit the power of anyone exercising a function under this Act to— (a) make a notification under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (ACT) about a health practitioner; or (b) make a complaint under the Veterinary Practice Act 2018, part 5 about a veterinary practitioner. Note Function includes authority, duty and power (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).