# The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Temporary Class Drug) Order 2015, Introduction: Introductory text


Order made by the Secretary of State, to be laid before Parliament under section 2A(10) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament within 40 days beginning with the day on which the Order was made, subject to extension for periods of dissolution, prorogation or adjournment of both Houses for more than four days.
Dangerous Drugs
Made 2nd April 2015
Coming into force 10th April 2015
Laid before Parliament 19th May 2015
The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 2A(1) and (5), 7A(2), (3) and (6) and 31(1) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
None of the substances or products listed in the Schedule to this Order is a Class A drug, a Class B drug or a Class C drug.
The Secretary of State has received a recommendation from the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs under section 2B(1)(b) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 that this Order should be made.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/1027/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/misuse-of-drugs-act-1971-temporary-class-drug-order-2015/introduction
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