61Obtaining potent substances through misrepresentation

61 Obtaining potent substances through misrepresentation

A person must not make a representation, whether oral or in writing, which the person knows to be false or misleading, or engage in conduct which the person knows to be deceptive, for the purpose, whether achieved or not, of –

(a) obtaining the authority of a medical practitioner, dentist, endorsed midwife, authorised nurse practitioner, authorised health professional or veterinary surgeon, whether in the form of a prescription or otherwise, for the supply of a potent substance; or

(b) [Regulation 61 Amended by No. 23 of 2022, s. 64, Applied:24 Oct 2022] inducing a medical practitioner, dentist, endorsed midwife, authorised nurse practitioner, authorised health professional, veterinary surgeon or pharmacist to supply a potent substance.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.