# The Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 (Commencement) Regulations 2016, Note: 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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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/553/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/psychoactive-substances-act-2016-commencement-regulations-2016/note
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