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Misuse of Drugs Act 1990
20AWhen infringement notice may be given
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20A When infringement notice may be given (1) If a police officer reasonably believes a person has committed an infringement notice offence, the officer may give a notice (an infringement notice) to the person. (2) However, a police officer must not give an infringement notice to a person unless the officer reasonably believes the person is an adult.