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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.