13CAnalysis of oral fluid samples by approved analyst

13C Analysis of oral fluid samples by approved analyst

[Section 13C Inserted by No. 38 of 2017, s. 28, Applied:03 Dec 2018]

(1)  If a sample of a person's oral fluid is taken for analysis for the purposes of this Act –

(a) the sample is to be taken in accordance with the prescribed requirements and delivered to an approved analyst; and

(b) an approved analyst may analyse the sample.

(2)  If a sample of oral fluid taken from a person has been analysed under subsection (1)(b) , an approved analyst must ensure that a copy of the report of the analysis is provided to a police officer within 21 days after the completion of the report.

(3)  A police officer provided with a copy of a report under subsection (2) is to ensure that a copy of the report is given to the person who provided the sample of oral fluid.

(4)  The report referred to in subsection (2) made in respect of a sample of oral fluid is to state whether or not an illicit drug was present in the part of the sample analysed.