25/09/2007 00:00:00
Australia: Hydroponic drugs equipment ban
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HYDROPONIC equipment used for growing or manufacturing drugs will be
banned under new laws by the State Government.
Equipment used in the cultivation of cannabis or in drug laboratories
will be banned if possessed without reasonable excuse.
Maximum penalties will be two years in prison or a $10,00 fine under
provisions of the Controlled Substances (Possession of Prescribed
Equipment) Bill going through state parliament.
The laws are expected to come into force n the next three months.
The same penalties will apply to the possession of a document with
instructions for the manufacture of controlled drugs.
http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,22479670-2682,00.html
Source:
http://www.ukcia.org/news/shownewsarticle.php?articleid=12865
Author:
news.com.au via UKCIA
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