Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

MEDICINES, POISONS AND THERAPEUTIC GOODS REGULATION 2008 (NO 42 OF 2008) - REG 70

    (1)     The chief health officer is authorised to issue a standing order for the supply of a medicine in an emergency relating to public health.

Note 1     Supply does not include administer (see Act, s 24).

Note 2     A standing order must be in writing (see Act, dict, def standing order ).

    (2)     To remove any doubt, a standing order may be issued under subsection (1) even if no emergency declaration under the Public Health Act 1997 is in force.