# The Misuse of Drugs (Designation) (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Order 2016, Introduction: Introductory text


Dangerous Drugs
Made 21st November 2016
Laid before Parliament 23rd November 2016
Coming into force 14th December 2016
The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 7(4) and 7(5) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
In accordance with section 7(7) of that Act the Secretary of State has consulted with the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1124/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/misuse-of-drugs-designation-amendment-england-wales-and-scotland-order-2016/introduction
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