>[!info] >[Section 71AC of the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act](http://www8.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/vic/consol_act/dpacsa1981422/s71ac.html "Section 71AC of the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act") - A **person** who, without being authorized or licenced under this Act; **trafficks** or **attempts** to traffick a **Drug of Dependence**. >[!success] >The Victorian Judicial College has a [Charge Book section](http://www.judicialcollege.vic.edu.au/eManuals/CCB/index.htm#19310.htm "Charge Book - Traffick DoD") relating to this matter. # Example Fred is reported by a member of the public for suspicious activity. He is seen in his car with multiple people walking up to the window. # Power of Arrest [Section 459 of the Crimes Act.](http://www8.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/vic/consol_act/ca195882/s459.html "Section 459 of the Crimes Act.") # Jurisdiction Indictable Offence #iots heard at the Magistrates' Court. # Defences A person may be authorised or licensed under the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act or the Access to Medical Cannabis Act 2016. # Points of Proof 1. Identity 2. Is the substance a Drug of Dependence? 3. Is the person in [[possession]] of the Drug of Dependence? # Charge The accused at **PLACE** on **DATE** did **TRAFFICK A / ATTEMPT TO TRAFFICK A DRUG OF DEPENDENCE** **NAMELY DRUG**. |**Section**|**Text**| |---|---| |LEAP Code List:|653Q to 659DG (See Infopath)| |LEAP Code:|See Above| |Offence Literal:|Traffick Drug of Dependence. -**Drug** **Type**| |Offence Type:|Indictable Offence| |Jurisdiction:|State| |Law Type:|Act| |Act / Reg. No:|Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act No.9719/1981| |Section/Clause:|71AC|