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POISONS ACT 1971 - REG 59I

Functions of Board
The functions of the Board are as follows:
(a) to act in any matter relating to the alkaloid poppy industry as may be directed by the Secretary;
(b) to receive, consider and determine production estimates for the contract growing and harvesting of alkaloid poppy material;
(c) to liaise with the Commonwealth in order to fulfil Australia’s obligations under the Convention;
(d) to ensure the security of Tasmanian alkaloid poppy crops;
(e) to collect and collate statistical information relating to the alkaloid poppy industry and prepare reports on the industry;
(f) to facilitate the destruction of any alkaloid poppies grown without the authority of a licence or other authority issued or granted under this Act;
(g) to advise the Minister and the Minister having the administration of the Public Health Act 1997 on any matter relating to the alkaloid poppy industry;
(h) to do anything, and provide such other advice to other Ministers, as may be requested by those Ministers.



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