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DRUGS, POISONS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT 1981 - SECT 69RI

Procedure on detaining or seizing alkaloid poppies or poppy straw

    (1)     If an inspector detains or seizes any seized material under section 69RH, the inspector must immediately—

        (a)     make a written record of the detention or seizure; and

        (b)     give a detention or seizure receipt to the licensed grower or the licensed processor, as the case requires, that—

              (i)     identifies the seized material taken; and

              (ii)     states the name of the inspector who detained or seized the seized material; and

              (iii)     states the reasons for the detention or seizure; and

S. 69RI(1)(c) amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 47.24).

        (c)     in the case of an inspector who is not a police officer, send a copy of the detention or seizure receipt to the Secretary; and

S. 69RI(1)(d) amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 47.24).

        (d)     in the case of an inspector who is a police officer, send a copy of the detention or seizure receipt to the Chief Commissioner of Police and the Secretary.

    (2)     If an inspector detains or seizes any seized material under section 69RH , the inspector, with any assistance necessary, may take or send the seized material to a place approved by the Secretary for it to be examined, tested or stored.

S. 69RI(3) amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 47.24).

    (3)     This section does not limit or prevent the exercise of any power by a police officer to commence a proceeding in respect of compliance with this Part in relation to any seized material.

S. 69RJ inserted by No. 13/2014 s. 4.



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