South Australian Consolidated Acts South Australian Consolidated Acts26A—Modification of Controlled Substances Act
(1) The Minister may,
by notice in the Gazette, modify the operation of section 18, 26
or 31 of the Controlled Substances Act 1984 for the duration of the
declaration of an identified major incident, a major emergency or a disaster
if satisfied that it is necessary to do so in order to meet—
(a) the
demand for drugs for medical purposes arising from the incident, emergency or
disaster; or
(b) the
ordinary demand for drugs for medical purposes despite interruptions to
medical services or supplies or other difficulties arising from the incident,
emergency or disaster.
(2) The Minister may,
by subsequent notice in the Gazette, vary or revoke a notice under
subsection (1).
(3) Before a notice is
made under this section, the Minister must consult with the Minister
responsible for the administration of the Controlled Substances Act 1984
.