Poisons Act 1971
37Regulations for the control, &c., of the manufacture, use, &c., of dangerous poisons
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37 Regulations for the control, &c., of the manufacture, use, &c., of dangerous poisons
(1) *[Section 37 Subsection (1) amended by No. 95 of 1973, s. 11 and Sched. 1 ]*The Governor may make regulations for or with respect to –
(a) regulating and prohibiting the possession, manufacture, sale, supply, or use of dangerous poisons, either absolutely or except in such circumstances, or subject to such conditions, as may be prescribed; and
(b) the precautions to be taken in, or in connection with, the regulation and control of the manufacture, storage, use, distribution, or handling of any such poisons.
(2) *[Section 37 Subsection (2) amended by No. 43 of 1991, s. 5 and Sched. 1 ]*A person who is guilty of an offence against a regulation made for the purposes of this section is liable to a fine not exceeding 20 penalty units or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, or to both.