Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981 - SECT 17

Functions of the Committee

17. Functions of the Committee



(1) The functions of the Committee are-





   (a)  to advise the Minister and the Secretary, having regard to the
        interests of protecting and promoting public health, on-

   (i)  the availability and presentation of drugs and poisons; and

   (ii) responses to issues relating to drugs and poisons; and

   (b)  to advise the Minister or the Secretary on any matter referred to the
        Committee by the Minister or the Secretary, as the case may be.

(2) The Committee must consult with a nominee of the Minister administering
the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act 1992 on any
issue relating to agricultural and veterinary chemicals.