Misuse of Drugs Amendment Regulations 2014 (WA)

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Regulations 2014.

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Misuse of Drugs Act 1981

Misuse of Drugs Amendment Regulations 2014

Made by the Governor in Executive Council.

1.            Citation

These regulations are the Misuse of Drugs Amendment

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2.            Commencement

These regulations come into operation as follows -

(a)	regulations 1 and 2—on the day on which these regulations are published in the Gazette;
(b)	the rest of the regulations - on the day after that day.

3. Regulations amended
These regulations amend the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 1982.

4.            Schedule 1 amended

In Schedule 1 delete Form M.D. 16 and insert:

Form M.D. 16

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

MISUSE OF DR UGS ACT 1981

MISUSE OF DRUGS REGULATIONS 1982

CANNABIS INTERVENTION REQUIREMENT (CIR)

CANNABIS INTERVENTION REQUIREMENT NUMBER:

DATE OF ISSUE DD/MM/YYYY:

ALLEGED OFFENDER

Surname
Given Name/s
Date of Birth DD/MM/YYYY
Gender
MALE/FEMALE/OTHER
Telephone
MDL Number
Number & Street Address
Suburb / Town

Postcode

ALLEGED OFFENCE/S

It is alleged that, on the following date, at the following time and place:
Date	DD/MM/YYYY

Time AM/PM

Place (location or address)

you committed the following minor cannabis related offence/s:

Misuse of Drugs Act 1981 Description of offence

s. 713(6)	Possession of any drug paraphernalia in or on which there is cannabis
s.6(2)	Possession or use of not more than 10 g of cannabis, not including any cannabis plant under cultivation, cannabis resin or
any other cannabis derivative

ISSUING OFFICER

Surname

Rank

Registered Number PD

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Signature
Station Name

Date DD/MM/YYYY

TO ELECT TO BE PROSECUTED IN A COURT

If you choose to be prosecuted for the alleged offence/s in a court,

then complete the following details in writing and post this form to the Drug Diversion Coordinator at the address below within 28 days of this CIR being

given to you.

I elect to have the offence/s alleged in this Cannabis l,iter'e,i1io,i

Requirement dealt with by a court.

Signature
Surname
Given Name/s
Date DD/MM/YYYY
Telephone
Number & Street Address (for
service)
Suburb / Town

Postcode

Post to

WA POLICE DRUG DIVERSION COORDINATOR

LICENSING ENFORCEMENT DIVISION

LOCKED BAG 9, EAST PERTH POST OFFICE

EAST PERTH WA 6892

TO ELECT TO COMPLETE A CANNABIS INTER VENTION SESSION

If you do not want to be prosecuted for the alleged offence/s in a court, you must complete a Cannabis Intervention Session (CIS) within 28 days

after this Cannabis Intervention Requirement (CIR) is given to you.

If you do not complete the CIS within 28 days,

then the Police may prosecute you for the alleged offence/s in a court. Please read the following important information about how to book,

reschedule, or how seek an extension of time to complete the CIS.

WHAT IS CANNABIS INTER VENTION SESSION?

The Cannabis Intervention Session (or a CIS) is a one-to-one session with a

trained counsellor that takes about 60-90 minutes to complete. During the consequences of cannabis use; the laws relating to the use, possession and cultivation of cannabis; and effective strategies to address cannabis using behaviour.

You are required to complete the CIS within 28 days after this Cannabis

Intervention Requirement (CIR) was given to you.

HO WDO 1 BOOK A CANNABIS INTERVENTION SESSION?

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As soon as possible,

telephone the Cannabis Intervention Session Booking Service on

1800 722 362

between 7.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m., Monday to Sunday.

The personal information provided during the booking process will be

recorded and passed on to the approved treatment provider and stored on a

health database.

When you make your CIS appointment, please make sure you have a pen to write down the time, date and address of the CIS in the space provided below on this form.

It is very important that you telephone the Cannabis Intervention

made within the 28 day permitted period.

No reminders will be issued.

WHEN YOU ATTEND A CANNABIS INTERVENTION SESSION

BRING

photographic identification. you are under the influence of alcohol or other drugs you will not be permitted to undertake the session. However, continue to take any medication that has been prescribed by your doctor.
ARRIVE on time and complete the entire CIS.

If you have any questions about attending the CIS, please ask the Cannabis Intervention Session Booking Service operator by calling

1800 722 362.

WHAT IF I NEED TO RE-SCHEDULE A CIS BOOKING?

If you need to reschedule a booking to complete a CIS, you must contact the
CIS Booking Service by calling 1800 722 362.

A booking can only be rescheduled if another appointment is available within the permitted 28 day period.

WHAT IF! NEED AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO DO A CIS?

In exceptional circumstances, Police may approve an extension of the time
permitted to complete a CIS beyond the permitted 28 day period.
To apply for an extension of time, please visit
navigate to Online forms, navigate to Alcohol and Drugs, click on
Application for extension of time to complete a CIS, complete the form and
use the email link to send the application form to the Drug Diversion
Coordinator.

Alternatively, if you cannot access the Police website, you may telephone 131444, ask to speak to the WA Police Drug Diversion Coordinator, and ask them to mail you an Application for extension of time to complete a CIS by post.

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Once you have obtained the application form, complete it and post it to:

WA POLICE DRUG DIVERSION COORDINATOR

LICENSING ENFORCEMENT DIVISION

LOCKED BAG 9, EAST PERTH POST OFFICE

EAST PERTH WA 6892

Alternatively, you may also send the completed application form by

email to led.cir.smaiWpolice.wa.gov.au

CANNABIS INTERVENTION SESSION APPOINTMENT DETAILS

Appointment Date:

Appointment Time:

Appointment Address:

N. HAGLEY, Clerk of the Executive Council.