# The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2010, Note: Explanatory note

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order adds 4-methylmethcathinone (commonly known as mephedrone) and other cathinone derivatives to Part 2 of Schedule 2 to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (“the Act”) which specifies drugs which are subject to control as Class B drugs under the Act. It does not include cathinones and cathinone derivatives already controlled under the Act or bupropion.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/1207/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/misuse-of-drugs-act-1971-amendment-order-2010/note
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