Drug Dealing - Definitions

Question 1

Supply

Answer 1

To provide something that is needed or desired.

Includes:
Distribution - supply of drugs to multiple people.
Giving - handing the substance over.
Selling - typical concept of a sale. An exchange of the goods in return for valuable consideration.

Question 2

Class A Controlled Drug

Answer 2

The controlled drugs as per Schedule 1 of MODA75.

Posing a very high risk of harm to individuals. E.G. Methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, LSD, psilocybin (magic mushrooms)

Question 3

Class B Controlled Drug

Answer 3

The controlled drugs listed in Schedule 2 of MODA75.

Posing a high risk of harm to individuals.
E.G. Amphetamine, cannabis resin, cannabis oil, MDMA, morphine, opium.

Question 4

Class C Controlled Drug

Answer 4

The controlled drugs listed in Schedule 3 of MODA75 and includes any controlled drug analogue.

Posing a risk of moderate harm to individuals.
E.G. Cannabis plant or seeds,

Question 5

Importation

Answer 5

Section 2 Customs and Excise Act 1996

Means the arrival of the goods in New Zealand in any manner, whether lawfully or unlawfully from a point outside New Zealand.

Question 6

Administers

Answer 6

Introducing a drug directly in to another person’s system.

Question 7

Offering

Answer 7

Must prove two elements:

• the communication 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).