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Secretary may amend voluntary assisted dying permit

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Part 4Voluntary assisted dying permits
Division 2Voluntary assisted dying permits

51 Secretary may amend voluntary assisted dying permit

(1)

The Secretary may amend a voluntary assisted dying permit if satisfied that the permit contains an administrative error or a minor defect.

(2)

The Secretary may exercise a power under subsection (1)—

(a) on the request of the relevant co-ordinating medical practitioner; or

(b)

in the Secretary's discretion.

(3)

The Secretary must notify the relevant co‑ordinating medical practitioner and the Board in writing of any amendment made under subsection (1).

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