# The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Ketamine etc.) (Amendment) Order 2014, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings certain drugs under the control of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (‘the Act’). Article 3 of this Order brings groups of “NBOMe” compounds, some of which were subject to control under a Temporary Class Drugs Order (SI 2013/1294), under permanent control as Class A drugs under the Act. The Order reclassifies Ketamine as a Class B drug, makes Lisdexamphetamine a Class B drug and brings groups of benzofuran compounds, some of which were subject to control under a Temporary Class Drugs Order (SI 2013/1294), under permanent control as Class B drugs under the Act. Under article 5 Tramadol, Zaleplon and Zopiclone are brought under control as Class C drugs under the Act.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2014/9780111110904/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-misuse-of-drugs-act-1971-ketamine-etc-amendment-order-2014/note
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