Section 231 · Controlled Substances Regulations

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231Refusal to issue registration number#

(1)The Minister must refuse to issue a registration number for a test kit if the Minister has reasonable grounds to believe that

(a)the test kit poses a risk to public health or safety, including the risk that the controlled substance in the test kit could be diverted to an illicit market or use, because

(i)the total amount of the controlled substance is too high, or

(ii)the adulterating or denaturing agent in the test kit is not likely to prevent or deter the consumption of the controlled substance in the test kit by an individual or animal or the administration of that substance to an individual or animal; or

(b)the test kit will be used for a purpose other than one referred to in subsection 230(1).

(2)Before refusing to issue a registration number, the Minister must

(a)provide the applicant with a prior written notice that sets out the Minister’s reasons and gives the applicant an opportunity to be heard; and

(b)consider the applicant’s submissions, if applicable.

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