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Misuse of Drugs Act 1990
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19U Definitions
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authorisation means an authorisation under section 19V(1).
detection dog means a police dog trained to detect dangerous
drugs or precursors.
drug detection area means the area that is subject to an
electronic drug detection system means:
(a) an electronic device of a kind approved by the Commissioner
of Police for the purpose of detecting the presence of a
dangerous drug or precursor; or
(b) a system, of a kind approved by the Commissioner of Police,
that involves the use of an electronic device for the purpose of
detecting the presence of a dangerous drug or precursor.
general drug detection means:
(a) deploying a detection dog in a vehicle or near a person or
other property; or
(b) using an electronic drug detection system in relation to a
person or property in a manner prescribed by regulation;
for the purpose of determining whether the dog or system (as the
case may be) detects the presence of a dangerous drug or
precursor.
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police dog, see section 4(1) of the Police Administration Act 1978.
road, see section 5(1) of the Control of Roads Act 1953.
senior police officer means a police officer of or above the rank of
Commander.