Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2016A00012:clause:1_3
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Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 3
Character Range: 4693–5609

3  Simplified outline of this Act

      This Act gives effect to certain of Australia's obligations under the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961, as in force from time to time. The Convention, as amended by the 1972 Protocol, is set out in Schedule 1 to this Act.
      A licensing and permit scheme regulates the cultivation of cannabis plants and the production of cannabis and cannabis resin. Cultivation and production, and related activities, under the scheme are for medicinal purposes or for research relating to medicinal cannabis.
      A separate licensing and permit scheme regulates the manufacture of drugs covered by the Convention.
      Authorised inspectors have monitoring, inspection and enforcement powers under the Regulatory Powers Act to ensure this Act is being complied with. The Secretary has comprehensive powers to give directions to licence holders and former licence holders.