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Misuse of Drugs Act 1990
19JDestruction of dangerous drugs
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19J Destruction of dangerous drugs (1) A dangerous drug shall, except as provided by subsection (2) and section 19K, be destroyed as soon as practicable after the expiration of 7 days, or such longer period as the Local Court specifies, after the date on which it was ordered to be destroyed.
Misuse of Drugs Act 1990 51 (2) The Local Court may rescind or vary an order for the destruction of a dangerous drug.