Section 6(1)(b) - Produces or Manufacturers a Controlled Drug

Question 1

What is the Definition for Producing?

Answer 1

To “Produce” means to bring something into being, or to bring something into existence from its raw materials or elements.

The term is further defined in legislation as including “compound”.

Question 2

What is Compound?

Answer 2

To “Compound” means to create a whole by mixing or combining two or more elements or parts

Question 3

What is the Definition for Manufacturing?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What is an example for Manufacturing?

Answer 4

• Meth from Pseudoephedrine
• Heroin from Morphine

Question 5

When is the offence complete?

Answer 5

The offence is complete once the prohibited substance is created, whether or not it is in a useable form.

Ex) R v RUA - Meth in suspension in a two layered liquid, although not capable of being used in that state, was held to have been manufactured.