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This is a draft item of legislation. This draft has since been made as a UK Statutory Instrument: The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2024 No. 190
Draft Order in Council laid before Parliament under section 2(5) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
Draft Statutory Instruments
Dangerous Drugs
Made
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Coming into force
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At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the *** day of ***
Present,
The King’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council
In accordance with section 2(5) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971(1), a draft of this Order has been laid before Parliament after consultation with the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
Accordingly, His Majesty, in 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, and it is hereby ordered, as follows:
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