These Regulations are made under sections 129(1) and 132 of the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981. 3 Commencement These Regulations come into operation on 26 March 2018. 4 Principal Regulations In these Regulations, the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Regulations 2017 are called the Principal Regulations. 5 Definitions In regulation 5(1) of the Principal Regulations, insert the following definitions— "dental means a person who— assistant a qualification approved by the Secretary under regulation 159A; and completed a course approved by the Secretary under regulation 159A; means— registered dental practitioner (a) a dentist; or registered dental hygienist; or registered dental therapist; or (d) a registered oral health therapist;".
These Regulations are made under sections 129(1) and 132 of the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981. 3 Commencement These Regulations come into operation on 26 March 2018. 4 Principal Regulations In these Regulations, the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Regulations 2017 are called the Principal Regulations. 5 Definitions In regulation 5(1) of the Principal Regulations, insert the following definitions— "dental assistant means a person who— a qualification approved by the Secretary under regulation 159A; and completed a course approved by the Secretary under regulation 159A; registered dental practitioner means— (a) a dentist; or registered dental hygienist; or registered dental therapist; or (d) a registered oral health therapist;".
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