17DAuthorisation of use etc of Schedule 9 substances for research and similar purposes

17D Authorisation of use etc of Schedule 9 substances for research and similar purposes

17D Authorisation of use etc of Schedule 9 substances for research and similar purposes

(1) The Secretary may, by order in writing, authorise a specified person or class of persons to manufacture, possess, use or supply a specified Schedule 9 substance (not being a prohibited drug within the meaning of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985) for medical or scientific research, analytical, teaching or training purposes or for industrial or commercial purposes.

(2) The authorisation may be given unconditionally or subject to conditions.

s 17D: Ins 2013 No 70, Sch 2 [5].