86Standards

86 Standards

(1) The Authority may issue standards in relation to the operation of pharmacies, pharmacy businesses, pharmacy departments and pharmacy depots.

(2) Before issuing a standard, the Authority must consult with licensees affected by the standard.

(3) The Authority must not issue any standard unless the Minister has approved the standard.

(4) The Authority must publish any standard approved by the Minister in the Government Gazette.

(5) A standard takes effect on the day on which it is published in the Government Gazette or any later date specified in the standard.

(6) The Authority must publish a standard on the Authority's Internet site as soon as practicable after the Minister approves the standard.

(7) The Authority is not required to consult in accordance with subsection (2) before issuing a standard if, in the opinion of the Authority, there is an immediate need to issue the standard to address a matter of public health or safety.

(8) If there is any inconsistency between any practices recommended under a standard published by the Authority and a provision of this Act or the regulations or any other Act or regulations, the provision of the Act or the regulations prevails.