49Possession

49 Possession A person must not possess a restricted Schedule 8 substance unless the possession is authorised under: (b) a Schedule 8 authorisation for an authorised purpose; or (c) a Schedule 8 exemption for an authorised purpose; or (d) a research authorisation; or (e) a medical kit authorisation. Note for section 49 Under section 139(1)(b), a Schedule 8 authorisation for the possession of a restricted Schedule 8 substance may be issued only to an authorised health practitioner for supply or administration for an authorised purpose. In addition, under section 245, the CHO may issue a Schedule 8 exemption to an authorised health practitioner for the possession of a restricted Schedule 8 substance for its supply for an authorised purpose.

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