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Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 · Updated to 26 Nov 2025 · Part III · Control of Prepared Opium, Cannabis and Cannabis Resin
8. Application to cannabis and cannabis resin
Feedback & supportIn this Part any reference to prepared opium or opium shall be construed as including a reference to cannabis, cannabis resin and substances of which such resin forms the base.
prepared opium
Defined · s 2
“prepared opium” means the substance commonly called candu and means opium prepared or re-prepared so as to be suitable for smoking or consumption otherwise and includes dross and any other residues remaining after such opium has been smoked;