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Section 5

Obligation of suspected drug dependant to undergo tests procedures

of Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act 1983

ActIn forceProvision 5 of 30
Section 5

(1)

For the purpose of tests under section 3 or 4, the person shall submit himself to all such acts or procedures as he may be required or directed to undergo by an officer, or by a government medical officer, or by a registered medical practitioner, or by any person working under the supervision of such officer, government medical officer or registered medical practitioner, as the case may be.

(2)

Where any person fails to comply with any requirement or direction under subsection (1), he shall be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to be punished with imprisonment for a period not exceeding three months or with fine, or with both.