Dangerous Drugs Regulations, 1975.

These Regulations are made in terms of the Dangerous Drugs Act [Chapter 15:02] (Act) to implement the same. Part I of the Regulations relate to drugs mentioned in Part II of the Act. They prohibit possession of Part II drugs without license or authorization and also cultivation of plants from which such drugs are derived. Part II of the Regulations apply to drugs referred to in Part IV of the Act. It prohibits manufacture, supply, possession of Part IV drugs without authorization or license. A person to whom a Part IV drug is lawfully supplied by a medical practitioner or veterinary surgeon or on a prescription lawfully given by a medical practitioner, a dental surgeon or a veterinary surgeon shall be considered as a person authorized to be in possession of that drug. The Regulations make provisions in respect of authorized persons, chemists and midwives. They contain the procedure and conditions for obtaining license to acquire, possess and administer Part IV drugs. Further, the Regulations provide for conditions of supply of drugs on prescription and packaging and labelling requirements. Part III makes provisions in respect of partially controlled drugs.