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Medicines Act 1981

Dealings with medicines and medical devices - Approval of medicines required for use in special emergency

24C: Interpretation

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"What special words mean in the Medicines Act"

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When you read sections 24D to 24G, you need to know what some words mean. The term 'hazardous substance' has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996. The term 'responsible Minister' also has a specific meaning, which is the same as in section 49A of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996. You should also understand what 'special emergency' means, which is the same as in section 49A of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996. These meanings are important to know when you are reading about the approval of medicines for use in special emergencies. They help you understand what the law is saying about these topics.

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24CInterpretation

  1. In sections 24D to 24G, unless the context otherwise requires,—

    hazardous substance has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996

      responsible Minister has the same meaning as in section 49A of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996

        special emergency has the same meaning as in section 49A of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996.

        Notes
        • Section 24C: inserted, on , by section 5 of the Medicines Amendment Act (No 2) 2003 (2003 No 56).