39Procedures in case of loss, &c., of narcotic substances

39 Procedures in case of loss, &c., of narcotic substances

(1)  In this regulation –

(a) a reference to the unintentional destruction of a narcotic substance includes a reference to the unintentional disposal of that substance; and

(b) a reference to a narcotic substance includes a reference to a narcotic substance in a parenteral solution.

(2)  If a narcotic substance is lost in a medical institution, clause 1 of Schedule 6 has effect.

(3)  If a narcotic substance is spilt, broken or unintentionally destroyed in a medical institution, clause 2 of Schedule 6 has effect.