Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

MEDICINES, POISONS AND THERAPEUTIC GOODS AMENDMENT REGULATION 2012 (NO 1) (NO 5 OF 2012) - REG 4

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864     Exemption of piper methysticum (kava)—Act, s 190 (1) (a)

    (1)     Piper methysticum (kava) in the following preparations for human use are exempt from the Act:

        (a)     the dried whole or peeled rhizome;

        (b)     preparation for oral use containing aqueous dispersions or aqueous extract of the whole or peeled rhizome.

    (2)     However, the exemption only applies if the preparations are—

        (a)     prepared, possessed and used in accordance with the customs of the Pacific Islands; and

        (b)     consumed in connection with the National Multicultural Festival—

              (i)     between 10 February 2012 and 12 February 2012; and

              (ii)     within the following areas:

    (A)     Garema Place;

    (B)     Petrie Plaza;

    (C)     City Walk;

    (D)     Civic Square;

    (E)     Ainslie Place;

    (F)     Akuna Street.

    (3)     This section expires on 12 February 2012.

Note     A law that is repealed on a day continues in force until the end of the day, and the repeal takes effect at midnight on the day (see Legislation Act, s 85).