Victorian Consolidated Regulations

Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Regulations 2006 - SECT 24

Disclosure of drug use within previous 8 weeks required

24. Disclosure of drug use within previous 8 weeks required



(1) A person who in the previous 8 weeks has been treated with a drug of
dependence must not, without disclosing that fact at the time, procure or
attempt to procure from a registered medical practitioner, veterinary
practitioner, dentist or nurse practitioner-

   (a)  the same or a similar drug of dependence; or

   (b)  a drug of dependence for the same or a similar purpose.

Penalty: 100 penalty units.

(2) A person who in the previous 8 weeks has been treated with a drug of
dependence must not, without disclosing that fact at the time, procure or
attempt to procure from a pharmacist, other than on a prescription or order of
a person authorised in relation to that drug of dependence under section 13(1)
of the Act-

   (a)  the same or a similar drug of dependence; or

   (b)  a drug of dependence for the same or a similar purpose.

Penalty: 100 penalty units.

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