# The Misuse of Drugs (Designation) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2012, Introduction: Introductory text


Dangerous Drugs
Made 22nd May 2012
Coming into operation 13th June 2012
The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 7(4) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 as adapted by section 7(9) of that Act and now vested in it and after consultation with the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs in accordance with section 7(7) of that Act.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2012/212/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/misuse-of-drugs-designation-amendment-order-northern-ireland-2012/introduction
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