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50 Supply A person must not supply a restricted Schedule 8 substance to someone unless the supply is authorised under: (b) a Schedule 8 authorisation for an authorised purpose; or (c) a Schedule 8 exemption for an authorised purpose. Maximum penalty: 400 penalty units or imprisonment for 4 years. Note for section 50 Under section 139(1)(b), a Schedule 8 authorisation for the supply of a restricted Schedule 8 substance may be issued only to an authorised health practitioner for supply for an authorised purpose. In addition, under section 245, the CHO may issue a Schedule 8 exemption to an authorised health practitioner for the supply of a restricted Schedule 8 substance for an authorised purpose. 51 Use A person must not use a restricted Schedule 8 substance unless the use is authorised under: (a) a Schedule 8 authorisation for an authorised purpose; or (b) a Schedule 8 exemption for an authorised purpose; or Note for section 51 Under section 139(1)(b), a Schedule 8 authorisation for the administration of a restricted Schedule 8 substance may be issued only to an authorised health practitioner for 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 administration of a restricted Schedule 8 substance for an authorised purpose.

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