# The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Modification) Order 1996, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order adds to Part III of Schedule 2 to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (which specifies the Class C drugs which are subject to control under the Act) the anabolic and androgenic steroids and derivatives; an andrenoceptor stimulant; and polypeptide hormones specified in article 2(2)(b).

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