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Misuse of Drugs Act 1990
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19F Matters for consideration on determination for retention of
dangerous drug
In determining whether to order that a dangerous drug be retained,
the Local Court shall consider:
(a) the amount of the dangerous drug;
(b) whether the dangerous drug can reasonably be securely
retained;
(c) the period of retention;
(d) the purpose of retention;
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(e) the amount of the dangerous drug required for the purpose of
sampling and analysis;
(f) a report, if any, of an analyst relating to the dangerous drug;
(g) whether the arrest of any person in relation to the dangerous
drug is imminent;
(h) the number of persons charged with offences in relation to the
dangerous drug;
(j) when the hearing of the charge relating to the dangerous drug
is likely to be concluded;
(k) whether there is any other order under this Part relating to the
dangerous drug;
(m) any claim of a person to be lawfully entitled to the dangerous
drug; and
(n) any other matter which the Local Court considers is relevant.