12Possession of things for administering dangerous drugs

12 Possession of things for administering dangerous drugs (a) the person intentionally possesses a thing, other than a hypodermic syringe or needle; and (b) the thing is a thing used in the administration of a dangerous drug and the person is reckless in relation to that circumstance. (2) A person, other than a medical practitioner, nurse practitioner, pharmacist or member of a class of persons that is authorised by the Minister for this section, commits an offence if: (a) the person intentionally supplies a hypodermic syringe or needle to another person, whether or not the other person is in the Territory; and (b) the syringe or needle is to be used in the administration of a dangerous drug to that or another person and the person is Misuse of Drugs Act 1990 43 subsection (2) if the defendant obtained the hypodermic syringe or needle from a medical practitioner, nurse practitioner, pharmacist or authorised person mentioned in that subsection for the use of another person in the administration of a dangerous drug to that other person and the defendant supplied it to the other person, in its unused state, as soon as practicable after so obtaining it. (3A) The defendant has a legal burden of proof in relation to a matter mentioned in subsection (3). (4) A person in possession of a hypodermic syringe or needle must take all reasonable care and precautions with it so as to avoid danger to the life, safety or health of another person. (4A) A person commits an offence if: (b) the conduct results in a contravention of subsection (4) and (5) A person commits an offence if: (a) a hypodermic syringe or needle has been used in the administration of a dangerous drug and the person has knowledge of that circumstance; and (b) the person intentionally disposes of the syringe or needle; and (c) the disposal is not carried out in the manner prescribed and the person is reckless in relation to that circumstance.