NARCOTIC DRUGS ACT 1967 - SECT 13M Investigation powers under Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act

NARCOTIC DRUGS ACT 1967 - SECT 13M

Provisions subject to investigation

  (1)   A provision is subject to investigation under Part   3 of the Regulatory Powers Act if it is:

  (a)   an offence against this Act; or

  (b)   a civil penalty provision of this Act.

Note:   Part   3 of the Regulatory Powers Act creates a framework for investigating whether a provision has been contravened. It includes powers of entry, search and seizure.

Authorised applicant, authorised person, issuing officer, relevant chief executive and relevant court

  (2)   For the purposes of Part   3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as it applies in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection   ( 1):

  (a)   the Secretary is an authorised applicant; and

  (b)   an authorised inspector is an authorised person; and

  (c)   an issuing officer (as defined in subsection   4(1) of this Act) is an issuing officer; and

  (d)   the Secretary is the relevant chief executive; and

  (e)   each relevant court (as defined in subsection   4(1) of this Act) is a relevant court.

Person assisting

  (3)   An authorised person may be assisted by other persons in exercising powers or performing functions or duties under Part   3 of the Regulatory Powers Act in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection   ( 1).