Section 12A(1) - Supplies Equipment / Precursors etc.

Question 1

What is the definition for Equipment?

Answer 1

Includes implements, apparatus and other hardware used in the manufacturing, producing or cultivating process.

Question 2

What are examples of Equipment?

Answer 2

METH
- Glassware
- Condensers
- Heating Mantels

CANNABIS
- Pots
- Lights
- Timers
- Water Pumps

Question 3

What is the definition for Material?

Answer 3

Includes anything used in the process of producing, manufacturing or cultivating that cannot be properly described as equipment.

Question 4

What are examples of Material?

Answer 4

• Chemicals
• Instructions/Recipes
• Fertilizers
• Nutrients

Question 5

Charges under Section 12A(1) the Crown must prove three elements?

Answer 5

• The Defendant has supplied, produced or manufactured equipment, material or precursors.
• That those items are capable of being used in the production or manufacture of controlled drugs or cultivation of prohibited plants.
• The Defendant knows those items are to be used for such an offence by another person.