80Disposal of prescribed substance by authorised disposer

#### 80 Disposal of prescribed substance by authorised disposer 80 Disposal of prescribed substance by authorised disposer > > (1) This section applies if a prescribed substance, or any unused or remaining prescribed substance, is given to an authorised disposer by the patient’s contact person. > > > (2) The authorised disposer is authorised to— > > > > > (a) possess the prescribed substance for the purpose of disposing of it, and > > > > > (b) dispose of the prescribed substance. > > > (3) The authorised disposer must dispose of the prescribed substance as soon as practicable after receiving it. > > > (4) In disposing of the prescribed substance, the authorised disposer must comply with requirements of the [Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1966](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1966-031) that apply to the disposal.