The Misuse of Drugs (Designation) (England, Wales and Scotland) Order 2015
Section 7(3) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (c. 38) requires regulations under section 7(1) of that Act to allow drugs which are subject to control under the Act to be used for medical purposes. Section 7(3) does not however apply to any drug which is designated by order under section 7(4) as a drug to which that subsection applies.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
12 Mar 2015
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In force
31 May 2015
Enabling power
The Secretary of State, after consultation with the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 7(4) and (5) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
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