The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2023

This Order brings nitrous oxide under the control of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (c. 38). Paragraph 1(a) of Part 3 of Schedule 2 to that Act controls a range of drugs as Class C drugs. Article 2 of this Order adds nitrous oxide to that paragraph.

Lifecycle

Department

Made

11 Oct 2023

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In force

08 Nov 2023

Enabling power

Accordingly, His Majesty, in the exercise of the powers conferred on Him by section 2(2) of that Act, is pleased, by and with the advice of His Privy Council, to order as follows:

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Explanatory Memorandum

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