Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2022
80Disposal of prescribed substance by authorised disposer
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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 that apply to the disposal.