# Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Modification) Order 1998, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order adds six substances to Schedule 2 to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 which specifies drugs which are subject to control under the Act. Etryptamine is added as a Class A drug; Methcathinone and Zipeprol are added as Class B drugs; and Aminorex, Brotizolam and Mesocarb are added as Class C drugs.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/1998/011065353X/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-misuse-of-drugs-act-1971-modification-order-1998/note
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