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Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2008
71Packages to be sealed so that broken seal is readily distinguishable
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#### 71 Packages to be sealed so that broken seal is readily distinguishable
71 Packages to be sealed so that broken seal is readily distinguishable
> > (1) A dealer who supplies any drug of addiction must ensure that the drug is packaged in such a way that—
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> > > (a) its container is so sealed that, when the seal is broken, it is readily distinguishable from sealed containers, and
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> > > (b) if several containers are enclosed in a single primary pack, the primary pack is so sealed that, when the seal is broken, it is readily distinguishable from sealed primary packs.
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> > (2) This clause does not apply to the supply of a drug of addiction—
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> > > (a) by an authorised practitioner in the practice of his or her profession, or
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> > > (b) by a pharmacist on the prescription of an authorised practitioner, or
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> > > (c) by a pharmacist employed at a hospital, on the written requisition of an authorised practitioner (other than a veterinary practitioner) or the nurse or midwife in charge of the ward in which the drug is to be used or stored, or
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> > > (d) by a nurse or midwife on the direction in writing of an authorised practitioner (other than a veterinary practitioner).
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> Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.