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DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT ACT 2007 - SECT 49A
Prohibition on use of spit hoods
49A Prohibition on use of spit hoods
(1) A person exercising functions under this Act must not use a spit hood in
the exercise of the functions. Note--: A contravention of this subsection may
constitute an unauthorised or unreasonable use of force.
(2) Subsection (1)
applies despite any other provision of this Act or another Act or law.
(3) In
this section--
"spit hood" -- (a) means a covering, however described, intended to be placed
over a person's head to prevent the person from spitting on, or biting,
another person, but
(b) does not include a helmet designed to prevent
self-harm, even if the helmet incorporates a part designed to stop spittle.
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