Poisons Act 1971
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59G Interpretation
[Section 59G Inserted by No. 55 of 2009, s. 8, Applied:12 Nov 2009] In this Part, unless the contrary intention appears –[Section 59G Amended by No. 40 of 2016, s. 20, Applied:17 Oct 2016]
Convention means the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs published by the United Nations, as amended from time to time;
[Section 59G Amended by No. 40 of 2016, s. 20, Applied:17 Oct 2016]
Department means the responsible Department in relation to this Part;
manufacture includes refine and process and anything done for the purpose of refining or processing;
meeting means a meeting of the Board;
member means a member of the Board;
Minister means the Minister having the administration of this Part;
process means to treat by mechanical, chemical or other artificial means but does not include harvesting.