# The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2008, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order reclassifies cannabis, cannabis resin, cannabinol and cannabinol derivatives from Class C to Class B drugs for the purposes of control under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. In addition, any substance which is an ester or ether of cannabinol or of a cannabinol derivative is reclassified as a Class B drug.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2008/9780110846088/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-misuse-of-drugs-act-1971-amendment-order-2008/note
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