Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981 - SECT 34D

Exception to Schedule 8 permit requirement-specified medical conditions

34D. Exception to Schedule 8 permit requirement-specified medical conditions

Despite section 34C(1), a registered medical practitioner or a nurse
practitioner is authorised to administer, supply or prescribe a Schedule 8
poison to or for a person who is not a drug-dependent person during a
continuous period greater than 8 weeks without a Schedule 8 permit if-

   (a)  the administration, supply or prescription of that Schedule 8 poison
        is to treat that person for a medical condition in the circumstances
        (if any) specified by the Secretary in accordance with section 35A;
        and

   (b)  the registered medical practitioner or the nurse practitioner has
        given written notice of that administration, supply or prescription to
        the Secretary.