The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2016

These Regulations amend the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/3998) (“the Regulations”). The Schedule of the Regulations in which a controlled drug is placed affects the extent to which the drug can be lawfully imported, exported, produced, supplied or possessed. The controlled drugs placed in Schedule 1 to the Regulations are those subject to the tightest controls.

Lifecycle

Department

Made

21 Nov 2016

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In force

14 Dec 2016

Enabling power

In accordance with section 31(3) of that Act the Secretary of State has consulted with the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs.

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Explanatory Memorandum

UK Explanatory Memorandum