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We recognise the ongoing connection to the land, waters and community of the Traditional Custodians. Current regulations for Controlled Drugs (i.e.
Dangerous drugs are defined (s 4 Drugs Misuse Act) as those drugs and plants listed in sch 1 and 2 of the Drugs Misuse Regulation 1987 (Qld) (Regulation) and divided into two categories. See chapter 2 for further information on schedule 8 medicines. The following Schedule 8 protocols are all correct as of February 2017. (3) If a word used in this part, schedule 7 or schedule 8 is not defined in the dictionary but is defined for part 5B of the Act, the word has the same meaning as in that part, unless a Introduction. With respect we strive to achieve justice and inclusion for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 26.