Definitions

Question 1

Importation

Answer 1

In relation to any goods, means the arrival of the goods in New Zealand in any manner, whether lawfully or unlawfully. from a point outside New Zealand.

Question 2

New Zealand

Answer 2

Means the land and the waters enclosed by the outer limits of the territorial seas of New Zealand.

Question 3

Controlled Drug

Answer 3

Means any substance, preparation, mixture, or article specified or described in Schedule 1, Schedule 2, or Schedule 3 to this Act and includes any controlled drug analogue.

Question 4

Producing

Answer 4

means to bring something into being, or into existence from its raw materials or elements.

Question 5

Manufacturing

Answer 5

Is the process of synthesis; combining components or processing raw materials to create a new substance.

Question 6

Supply

Answer 6

Includes distribute, give and sell.

Question 7

Administering

Answer 7

Administer is to direct and cause a drug to be taken into the system of another person.

Question 8

Potential possession of drugs

Answer 8

For the purposes of this act, the things which a person has in his possession include anything subject to his control which is in the custody of another.

Question 9

Proof of possession

Answer 9

Requires both a physical element (actus reus) and a mental element (mens rea).

Question 10

Offering to supply or administer

Answer 10

This provision prohibits the act of arousing another person’s interest in controlled drugs, or tempting others to use them.

The prosecution must prove two elements:
- the communicating of an offer to supply or administer a controlled drug (actus reus)
- an intention that the other person believes the offer to be genuine (mens rea)

Question 11

Selling

Answer 11

A sale occurs when a quantity or share in a drug is exchanged for some valuable consideration.

Question 12

Otherwise deal in

Answer 12

Barter or exchange

Question 13

Offer

Answer 13

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