Roadside Drug Testing “Recent Use of Cannabis”

Gregory Soar made this Official Information request to New Zealand Police

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From: Gregory Soar

Dear New Zealand Police,

I am scripted cannabis flower @ 22% THC as part of my medical care. Please may I have the following information in regard roadside oral fluid devices and use:

1. Have the roadside oral fluid testing devices to be used been chosen and / or purchased as yet?
2. In regard to the drug cannabis only, how long after “inhaling” cannabis will the roadside oral fluid testing device detect “evidence of use of a qualifying drug” (in this instance cannabis) as referenced in the Land Transport Act 1998 s11a ?
3. In regard to the drug cannabis only, how long after “ingesting” cannabis will the roadside oral fluid testing devices detect “evidence of a qualifying drug” (in this instance cannabis) as referenced in the Land Transport Act 1998 s11a?

Ngā mihi nui,

Gregory Soar

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From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police

Tçnâ koe

I acknowledge receipt of your Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) request below.
Your reference number is IR-01-24-42791.
You can expect a response to your request on or before 23 January 2025 unless an extension is needed.

Please note this due date reflects the non-working days over the holiday period, as per the provisions of the Official Information Act.
Ngâ mihi
Lisa
Ministerial Services
Police National Headquarters

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Tēnā koe Gregory                                

 

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request, received by New Zealand Police on 4/12/2024.

 

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Ngā mihi nui
Appreciate speedy response.

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