(1) The functions of the Authority are to —
(a) review policies and guidelines for a regulated substance;
(b) review an application for a licence;
(c) impose conditions on a licence;
(d) issue a licence;
(e) suspend or revoke a licence;
(f) consider an application to renew a licence;
(g) maintain oversight over the administrative and financial operations of the Authority;
(h) prepare, in collaboration with a Ministry, Department or, an agency, policies and guidelines for the use of and activities relating to a regulated substance;
(i) facilitate scientific research and development in respect of a regulated substance;
(j) develop and implement, in collaboration with a Ministry, Department or an agency —
(i) a comprehensive public health education and training programme to raise public awareness, especially for high-risk groups,
(ii) social, emotional and mental support programmes for persons dealing with a regulated substance,
(iii) proper procedures for the safe storage and disposal of regulated substances,
(iv) to consult with the Minister for setting the retail price of a regulated substance based on market trends;
(k) receive, assess and make recommendations to the Board with regard to an application for a licence;
(l) issue, suspend or revoke a licence issued under this Act;
(m) issue an identification card to an inspector;
(n) establish the qualification requirements and training programmes for an inspector;
(o) establish and maintain —
(i) a manual and an electronic tracking system for a regulated substance,
(ii) a manual and an electronic register of —
(A) licenses issued under this Act;
(B) any other register and database the Authority considers necessary or expedient for the purpose of carrying out its functions;
(p) prepare and submit to the Minister an annual audit report;
(q) to conduct research, develop policies and have stakeholder consultations on substances as the Board directs;
(r) do all things as the Board considers necessary or expedient for the purpose of carrying out its functions;
(s) perform other functions under this Act or another enactment.
(2) Where the Board reviews an application for a licence under subsection (1)(b), the Board shall consider the advice of a body established under another enactment for that regulated substance.