# The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Modification) Order 1996, Introduction: Introductory text


DANGEROUS DRUGS
Made 15th May 1996
Coming into force 1st September 1996
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 15th day of May 1996
Present,
The Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council
Whereas a draft of this Order has been laid before Parliament on the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs and has been approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament:
Now, therefore, Her Majesty, in pursuance of section 2(2) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1300/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/misuse-of-drugs-act-1971-modification-order-1996/introduction
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