Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulationssubstitute
142 Substances that affect health professional's abilities
(1) A registered health professional must not practise while under the influence of a drug (whether or not a prescription or illegal drug) or other substance if the drug or substance affects the health professional's ability to practise.
(2) A registered health professional must not practise while dependent on a drug (for example, a drug of dependence) or other substance that may adversely affect the health professional's ability to practise.
Note An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).