# The Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 (Commencement) Regulations 2016

S.I. 2016/553 · made 3 May 2016

These Regulations bring the provisions of the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 into force on 26th May 2016 in so far as they are not already in force. Sections 59, 61, 62, 63 and all enabling powers came into force on Royal Assent.

Made under: Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 (Section 63)

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## Introductory text

Dangerous Drugs
Made 3rd May 2016
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 63(2) of the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016, makes the following Regulations.

## 1 Citation

These Regulations may be cited as the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 (Commencement) Regulations 2016.

## 2 Commencement

The Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 comes into force on 26th May 2016 in so far as it is not already in force.

## Signature

Karen Bradley
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
Home Office
3rd May 2016

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations bring the provisions of the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 into force on 26th May 2016 in so far as they are not already in force. Sections 59, 61, 62, 63 and all enabling powers came into force on Royal Assent.

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