Queensland Consolidated Acts

DRUGS MISUSE ACT 1986 - SECT 43E

43E Requirement to report loss or theft of controlled substance or controlled thing

(1) This section applies to a person who—

(a) owns a controlled substance or controlled thing; or

(b) has possession of a controlled substance or controlled thing for the purpose of supplying the substance or thing under a relevant transaction.

(2) If the substance or thing is lost or stolen, the person must report the loss or theft of the substance or thing to a police officer within 2 days after the person finds out about it.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—

(a) for a first offence—20 penalty units; or

(b) for a second or later offence—40 penalty units.

(3) This section applies subject to section 43F , which deals with the liability of employees.