Drug definitions

Question 1

Produce

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Manufacture

Answer 2

Manufacturing is the process of synthesis combining components or processing raw material to create a new substance.

E.G pseudoephedrine + other chemicals = methamphetamine

Question 3

Any controlled drug

Answer 3

As per the Misuse of drugs act 1975 and controlled drug means any substance preparation mixture or article specified or described in schedule 1, schedule 2, or schedule 3

Question 4

Any Class A controlled drug

Answer 4

Class A controlled drug means the controlled drugs specified or described in schedule 1 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975

Question 5

Any Class B controlled drug

Answer 5

Class B controlled drug means the controlled drugs specified or described in schedule 2 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975

Question 6

Any class C controlled drug

Answer 6

Class C controlled drug means the controlled drugs specified or described in schedule 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975

Question 7

Supply

Answer 7

To supply means to furnish or provide something that is needed or desired. Supply includes distribute, give and sell.

Question 8

Distribution

Answer 8

Relates to the supply of drugs to multiple people

Question 9

Giving

Answer 9

Giving or to give means to hand the substance over and will be complete when the recipient accepts possession

Question 10

Selling

Answer 10

Selling is an exchange of the goods in return for valuable consideration

Question 11

Offer to supply

Answer 11

Prosecution must prove

actus reus (communicating an offer) and

mens rea (intention that other person believes the offer to be genuine)

Question 12

Possession

Answer 12

Proving position of control drugs in New Zealand requires proof of two separate elements physical and mental.
R v Cox

Question 13

For any purpose set out in paragraphs (c) (d) or (e)

Answer 13

Purpose can be equated to “aim” or “intention”