Chief Executive to determine application for a voluntary assisted dying permit
67 Chief Executive to determine application for a voluntary assisted dying permit
The
Chief Executive must determine an application for a voluntary assisted dying permit made under section 65 or 66 by the coordinating medical practitioner for a person within the prescribed period.
The
Chief Executive—
may issue—
a self administration permit; or
a practitioner administration permit; or
may refuse to issue a voluntary assisted dying permit.
Without limiting subsection (2), the Chief Executive may refuse to issue a voluntary assisted dying permit if the Chief Executive is not satisfied the request and assessment process has been completed as required by this Act.
After determining the application the Chief Executive must—
as soon as practicable—
notify the coordinating medical practitioner in writing of the decision under subsection (2);
and
if the Chief Executive refuses an application under subsection (2)(b), provide reasons for the decision; and
within
7 days notify the Board in writing of the decision under subsection (2).
A voluntary assisted dying permit must be in the prescribed form.
This provision refers to the regulations (prescribed period
, prescribed form
). Made under this Act:
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