Use of samples for accident research
40 Use of samples for accident research
If a sample of blood is provided in accordance with clause 12—
the sample or any part of it, and
any sample of saliva voluntarily provided at the same time,
may be used in any research program that is related to safety and has been approved by the Minister.
The results of research carried out under this clause with respect to the blood or saliva of a person are not admissible as evidence of the presence of any drug in the blood or saliva of the person.
A person who carries out research under this clause with respect to blood or saliva must not carry out the research in such a way as identifies the person who provided the blood or saliva.
Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
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