Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 — United Kingdom law | Esheria

Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

This provision sets up the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, defines controlled drugs, gives the Secretary of State powers to make orders and regulations, and prohibits key controlled-drug activities unless an exception or licence applies.

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Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Instrument
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Version
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Language
en
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appointments controlled substances fees and allowances licensing licensing and authorisation offences offences and penalties prescription controls procedure regulatory powers search and seizure

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About this statute

This provision sets up the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, defines controlled drugs, gives the Secretary of State powers to make orders and regulations, and prohibits key controlled-drug activities unless an exception or licence applies. This provision gives constables and some authorised persons powers to enter, search, inspect, and seize controlled drugs and related records in defined cases, creates offences for obstruction or non-production, and sets out related warrant, licensing, regulation, forfeiture, and timing rules. This provision sets out how certain tribunals and related bodies are staffed, how they may operate, and what powers and payments apply to them. This part records a long list of later amendments, substitutions, repeals, and insertions made to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and its schedules and sections.