# The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Modification) (No. 2) Order 2003, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order reclassifies four substances in Schedule 2 to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 which specifies drugs which are subject to control under the Act. The four substances, cannabinol and cannabinol derivatives (previously Class A drugs) and cannabis and cannabis resin (previously Class B drugs), are reclassified as Class C drugs. In addition, any substance which is an ester or ether either of cannabinol or of a cannabinol derivative (previously a Class A drug) is reclassified as a Class C drug.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2003/0110476557/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-misuse-of-drugs-act-1971-modification-no-2-order-2003/note
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