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Misuse of Drugs Act 2001

24Possessing, using or administering controlled drug

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### 24 Possessing, using or administering controlled drug > A person must not – > > > > (a) possess a controlled drug; or > > > > > (b) use a controlled drug; or > > > > > (c) administer a controlled drug to another person. > > Penalty: Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years.

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