112CAdvertisement to include authorisation number

112C Advertisement to include authorisation number (1) An advertisement for pest control operations that are offered by a business and involve the use of a pesticide must state: (a) if the owner of the business holds a pest authorisation – the number of that authorisation; or

Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2012 66 (b) otherwise – the number of the pest authorisation held by at least one person who is employed or contracted by the owner to carry out pest control operations for the business. (i) places or distributes an advertisement for pest control operations that are offered by a business and involve the use of a pesticide; or (ii) authorises another person to place or distribute an advertisement mentioned in subparagraph (i); and (b) the advertisement does not state the information required under subsection (1). advertisement means every form of advertisement or notice, however displayed, and whether or not displayed to the public. Examples for definition advertisement 1 A post on a social media platform. 2 A flyer on a noticeboard. 113 Advertising some Scheduled substances (a) the person publishes an advertisement; and (b) the advertisement promotes or encourages the use of a prescribed substance. (a) the person publishes an advertisement; and

Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2012 67 (b) the advertisement indicates someone is willing or authorised under this Act to supply a prescribed substance. (3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to: (a) an advertisement for a prescribed substance in a publication published primarily for health practitioners or veterinarians; or (b) an advertisement prescribed by regulation. advertisement, for a prescribed substance, means writing, sound or a picture, symbol, light or other visible device, object or sign (or a combination of 2 or more of them) that a reasonable person would consider publicises, or otherwise promotes, the purchase or use of prescribed substance means: (a) a Schedule 3 substance other than a Schedule 3 substance to which Appendix H to the medicines and poisons standard applies; or (b) a Schedule 4, 8 or 9 substance.