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Local Products Policy for the Sale of Approved Psychoactive Substances

Adopted March 2015.

The Psychoactive Substances Act 2013 makes provision for territorial authorities to develop a Local Products Policy for the sale of approved psychoactive substances.

Under sections 66 to 69 of the Act the Council may determine:

  • the areas within the Wellington City District where approved products may be sold (for example, suburbs versus the central business district or residential versus industrial versus shopping areas)
  • the minimum distance between shops selling the approved products
  • the minimum distance between shops selling approved products and sensitive sites
  • different conditions for retail premises to conditions for premises used for wholesale or for internet purchase.

Local Products Policy for the sale of approved psychoactive substances (266KB PDF)