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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