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Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2008
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106 Authorities to possess and administer drugs of addiction
106 Authorities to possess and administer drugs of addiction
(1) The following persons are authorised to have possession of drugs of addiction, but only if authorised to do so by an authority under Part 8—
(a) a person in an isolated locality,
(b) a person in charge of a first aid post,
(c) a person representing an organisation established for search and rescue,
(d) any other person the Minister may from time to time approve.
(2) A person who is so authorised to have possession of a drug of addiction is also authorised to administer the drug to another person in an emergency.