66CDistribution of syringes—approval

66C Distribution of syringes—approval (1) A doctor, pharmacist, nurse, midwife or health worker may apply to the chief health officer for approval to supply syringes. (a) be in writing signed by the applicant; and (b) state the applicant’s full name and occupational, business or private address; and (c) set out details of the applicant’s occupation or business; and Supplying syringes to approved people Division 3A.1 (d) if the applicant is a health worker—set out particulars of the most recent course of instruction that the applicant has completed. (3) If, on an application in accordance with this section, the chief health officer is satisfied that— (a) having regard to— (i) the desirability of preventing the spread of disease; and (ii) the number of approved people; there is a need for an additional person to be approved; and (b) the applicant has attended a course of instruction; and (c) the applicant is a fit and proper person to be approved; the chief health officer must grant an approval to the applicant. (4) An approval must specify— (a) the full name and address of the approved person; and (b) the capacity in which the person is approved; and (c) an identifying number; and (d) the period for which the approval is granted. (5) An approval granted to a health worker may be made subject to the condition that the health worker attend a further course of instruction.