Western Australian Consolidated Regulations Western Australian Consolidated Regulations (1) A person may apply
to the CEO for the approval of a needle and syringe programme.
(2) An application
referred to in subregulation (1) shall —
(a) be
in the form of Form 14 in Appendix A; and
(b)
nominate a person to be the coordinator of the programme.
(3) The CEO may by
notice in writing require an applicant to provide further information with
respect to the application.
(4) An approval of a
needle and syringe programme shall —
(a) be
given by instrument in writing signed by the CEO;
(b)
clearly identify the programme that is being approved by reference to the
activity or activities, and the persons or class of persons engaging in the
activity or activities, that constitute the programme; and
(c)
specify the period during which the programme is approved.
(5) The CEO is not to
approve a needle and syringe programme unless the CEO is satisfied that the
coordinator of the programme —
(a) has
attained the age of 18 years;
(b) is a
person of good character and repute and is a fit and proper person to
coordinate the needle and syringe programme; and
(c)
understands his or her duties as the coordinator of the programme.
[Regulation 12A inserted in Gazette
26 May 1994 p. 2197-8; amended in Gazette 15 Dec 2006
p. 5630.]