Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

Words substituted by Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41, SIF 37), s. 71(2), Sch. 10 para. 33

Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(b): Functions transferred (S.) (1.7.1999) by virtue of S.I. 1999/1750, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 7)

Sch. 3 Pt. I para. 1(2A) inserted (31.3.1995) by 1993 c. 8, s. 26, Sch. 6 para. 42(2) (with sch. 7 paras. 2(2), 3(2), 4); S.I. 1995/631, art.2

Sch. 3 para. 4: Functions transferred (S.) (1.7.1999) by virtue of S.I. 1999/1750, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 7)

Words substituted by Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54, SIF 37), Sch. 5

Words inserted by Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 (c. 23), s. 125(2) Sch. 5 Pt. II(1)

Sch. 3 para. 13(1)(b): Functions transferred (S.) (1.7.1999) by virtue of S.I. 1999/1750, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 7)

Sch. 3 Pt. II para. 13(1A) inserted (31.3.1995) by 1993 c. 8, s. 26, Sch. 6 para. 42(3) (with Sch. 7 paras. 2(2), 3(2), 4); S.I. 1995/631, art.2

Sch. 3 para. 17: Functions transferred (S.) (1.7.1999) by virtue of S.I. 1999/1750, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 7)

Functions of Ministry of Home Affairs for Northern Ireland transferred to Department of Health and Social Services for Northern Ireland by S.R. & O. (N.I.) 1973 No. 504, art. 5, Sch. 2 Pt. I

Sch. 4: power to amend conferred (N.I.) (3.2.1995) by S.I. 1984/703 (N.I. 3), art. 17(2)(k) (as inserted by 1994 c. 33, s. 157(8); S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1)

Words in Sch. 4 substituted (N.I.) by S.I. 1984/703, (N.I. 3), art. 4, Sch. 1 para. 1(c)

Sch. 4: power to amend column 5 or 6 conferred (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 46, s. 225(5)(d)

Words substituted by (E.W.) Criminal Law Act 1977 (c. 45, SIF 39:1), s. 28, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)(b), (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), Sch. 7B para. 1(1)(b) and (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 40, ss.3(1), 6, Sch. 1 para. 11(1)(2) Sch.5 (with s. 6(2), Sch. 6) and (N.I.) S.I. 1984/703 (N.I. 3), art. 4, Sch. 1 para. 1(c), 2 (b)(i)(ii)

Sch. 4: Words substituted (3.2.1995) by 1994 c. 33, s. 157(2)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. II; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

Word substituted by Controlled Drugs (Penalties) Act 1985 (c. 39, SIF 84), ss. 1(1), 2(2)

Words substituted by (E.W.) Criminal Law Act 1977 (c. 45, SIF 39:1), s. 28, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)(c)(i), (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), Sch. 7B para. 1(1)(c)(i) and (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 40, ss. 3(1), 6, Sch. 1 para. 11(1)(2), Sch.5 (with s. 6(2), Sch. 6) and (N.I.) S.I. 1984/703 (N.I. 3), art. 4, Sch. 1 para. 1(b)(i)

Words substituted by (E.W.) Criminal Law Act 1977 (c. 45, SIF 39:1), s. 28, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)(b), (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), Sch. 7B para. 1(1)(b) and (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 40, ss. 3(1), 6, Sch. 1 para. 11(1)(2), Sch.5 (with s. 6(2), Sch. 6) and (N.I.) S.I. 1984/703 (N.I. 3), Sch. 1 para. 1(a), 2(b)(iii)

Word in Sch. 4 substituted (3.2.1995) by 1994 c. 33, s. 157(2)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. II; S.I 1995/127, art. 2(1)

Word substituted by Controlled Drugs (Penalties) Act 1985 (c. 39, SIF 84), ss. 1(1), 2(2)

Words substituted by (E.W.) Criminal Law Act 1977 (c. 45, SIF 39:1), s. 28, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)(b), (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), Sch. 7B para. 1(1)(b) and (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 40, ss. 3(1), 6, Sch. 1 para. 11(1)(2), Sch.5 (with s. 6(2), Sch. 6) and (N.I.) S.I. 1984/703 (N.I. 3), art. 4, Sch. 1 para. 1(a), 2(b)(iv)

Entry inserted by Drug Trafficking Offences Act 1986 (c. 32, SIF 39:1), s. 34(2)

Words substituted by (E.W.) Criminal Law Act 1977 (c. 45, SIF 39:1), s. 28, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)(b), (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), Sch. 7B para. 1(1)(b) and (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 40, ss. 3(1), 6, Sch. 1 para. 11(1)(2), Sch.5 (with s. 6(2), Sch. 6) and (N.I.) S.I. 1984/703 (N.I. 3), art. 4, Sch. 1 para. 1(a), 2(b)(v)(vi)

Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 46, (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), s. 289G and (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 40, ss. 3, 6, Sch. 1 para. 3(1) Sch. 2 Pt.II, Sch.5 (with s. 6(2), Sch. 6) and (N.I.) S.I. 1984/703 (N.I. 3), arts. 5, 6

Words substituted by virtue of Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30), s. 25(2)

The text of ss. 12(7), 39(2) and Sch. 6 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

Words in Sch. 3 para. 21 substituted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 1(2), Sch. 18 para. 3(b) (with arts. 28-31)

Words in s. 9A(4)(b) inserted (15.11.2011) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 17 para. 9(b); S.I. 2011/2515, art. 3(g)

S. 16(1A) inserted (31.10.2012) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 19(5), 44(5); S.I. 2012/2516, art. 2(d)

S. 29(A1)(A2) inserted (28.6.2022) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), s. 51(3), Sch. 1 para. 2

S. 13(1B)(1C) inserted (31.10.2012) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 19(3), 44(5); S.I. 2012/2516, art. 2(d)

S. 25(3A) inserted (15.11.2011) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 17 para. 17(3); S.I. 2011/2515, art. 3(g)

Words in Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(a)(iii) substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 148(1), Sch. 11 para. 5; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

S. 25(2A)(2B) inserted (15.11.2011) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 17 para. 17(2); S.I. 2011/2515, art. 3(g)

S. 7(10) inserted (15.11.2011) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 17 para. 7; S.I. 2011/2515, art. 3(g)

Sch. 1 para. 1(2) omitted (15.11.2011) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 152(b), 157(1); S.I. 2011/2515, art. 3(e)

Word in Sch. 2 Pt. 3 para. 1(a) omitted (13.4.2022) by virtue of The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/322), arts. 1(1), 2(3)(a)

Words in s. 13(1) inserted (15.11.2011) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 17 para. 12(2)(a); S.I. 2011/2515, art. 3(g)

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 3 para. 1(a) inserted (18.8.2021) by The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/868), arts. 1(1), 2(2)(a)

S. 23(2)(3) powers of seizure extended (1.4.2003) by Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (c. 16), ss. 51, 138(2), Sch. 1 para. 77 (with ss. 52-54, 68); S.I. 2003/708, art. 2(a)

Words in s. 37(1) omitted (3.12.2007) by virtue of The European Qualifications (Health and Social Care Professions) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/3101), regs. 1(2), 152

S. 4(1)(b) excluded by S.I. 2001/3998, reg. 8(8)(c) (as inserted (E.W.S) (31.12.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1345), regs. 1(2), 7(c))

Word in Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(a)(ii) substituted (21.7.2008) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), s. 148, Sch. 10 para. 10(3); S.I. 2008/1653, art. 2(d) (with arts. 3, 4)

Word in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (20.3.2024) by The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/190), arts. 1(1), 2(2)(a)

Words in Sch. 4 substituted (29.1.2004) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(3)(4), Sch. 28 para. 1(1)-(3)(e); S.I. 2004/81, art. 4(1)(2)(k)

Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 2A inserted (26.1.2009) by Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/3130), arts. 1(1), 2(2)(b)

Words in s. 21 repealed (24.2.2003) by Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29), s. 458(1), Sch. 12; S.I. 2003/120, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3, 4) (as amended (20.2.2003) by S.I. 2003/333, art. 14)

Word in Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 1(a) inserted (20.3.2024) by The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/190), arts. 1(1), 2(3)(a)

Word in s. 9A(4)(a) omitted (15.11.2011) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 17 para. 9(a); S.I. 2011/2515, art. 3(g)

S. 9A(4)(c) and words inserted (15.11.2011) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 17 para. 9(c); S.I. 2011/2515, art. 3(g)

S. 23(3) extended (with modifications) (7.3.2008) by Controlled Drugs (Drug Precursors) (Intra-Community Trade) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/295), regs. 1(1), 8

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (20.3.2024) by The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/190), arts. 1(1), 2(2)(i)

Words in s. 19 substituted (E.W.) (1.10.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), s. 94(1), Sch. 6 para. 53 (with Sch. 13 para. 5); S.I. 2008/2504, art. 2(a)

Words in Sch. 3 para. 5(2) substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 148(1), Sch. 11 para. 1(2); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (20.3.2024) by The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/190), arts. 1(1), 2(2)(d)

Word in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (20.3.2024) by The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/190), arts. 1(1), 2(2)(e)

Word in Sch. 3 para. 13(1A) substituted (10.3.2022) by Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), s. 131(1)(4)(a), Sch. 1 para. 12(3) (with Sch. 1 para. 43)

S. 4A(1)-(7) repealed (E.W.) (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 29 (with ss. 413(4), 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

S. 37(5) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 17 Group 7

Words in s. 4A(1) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 27(2)(a) (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

Words in s. 37(1) inserted (15.11.2011) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 17 para. 19; S.I. 2011/2515, art. 3(g)

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 3 para. 1(a) inserted (18.8.2021) by The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/868), arts. 1(1), 2(2)(b)

Sch. 3 para. 4(4) added (31.10.2012) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 19(7), 44(5); S.I. 2012/2516, art. 2(d)

Word in Sch. 3 para. 1(2A) substituted (10.3.2022) by Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), s. 131(1)(4)(a), Sch. 1 para. 12(2) (with Sch. 1 para. 43)

S. 2(1)(c) and preceding word inserted (15.11.2011) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 17 para. 2(b); S.I. 2011/2515, art. 3(g)

Words in s. 38(1) substituted (15.11.2011) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 17 para. 20; S.I. 2011/2515, art. 3(g)

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (20.3.2024) by The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/190), arts. 1(1), 2(2)(j)

Words in Sch. 3 para. 21 inserted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 1(2), Sch. 18 para. 3(a) (with arts. 28-31)

S. 27(3) inserted (24.3.2003) by Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29), s. 458(1), Sch. 11 para. 5(3); S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

Word in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (20.3.2024) by The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/190), arts. 1(1), 2(2)(b)

Words in Sch. 4 substituted (29.1.2004) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(3)(4), Sch. 28 para. 1(1)-(3)(d); S.I. 2004/81, art. 4(1)(2)(k)

S. 4(1)(b) excluded by S.I. 2001/3998, reg. 9(7A) (as inserted (E.W.S) (31.12.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1345), regs. 1(2), 8(b))

Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(1) omitted (15.11.2011) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 152(a), 157(1); S.I. 2011/2515, art. 3(e)

Words in Sch. 3 para. 21 inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 148(1), Sch. 4 para. 74(3)(c); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(e)

Words in s. 11(1) inserted (15.11.2011) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 17 para. 11; S.I. 2011/2515, art. 3(g)

Words in Sch. 4 substituted (29.1.2004) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(3)(4), Sch. 28 para. 1(1)-(3)(c); S.I. 2004/81, art. 4(1)(2)(k)

S. 13(1A) inserted (15.11.2011) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 17 para. 12(3); S.I. 2011/2515, art. 3(g)

Words in Sch. 3 para. 21 substituted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 148(1), Sch. 4 para. 74(2)(a); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(e)

Words in s. 4A(1)(a) inserted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 27(2)(b) (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

Words in Sch. 3 para. 21 substituted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 148(1), Sch. 4 para. 74(3)(b); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(e)

Word in Sch. 2 Pt. 3 para. 1(a) inserted (20.3.2024) by The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/190), arts. 1(1), 2(4)

Words in s. 23(3)(a) inserted (15.11.2011) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 17 para. 15(3); S.I. 2011/2515, art. 3(g)

Word in Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 1(a) inserted (20.3.2024) by The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/190), arts. 1(1), 2(3)(c)

S. 4A(9) inserted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 27(3) (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

Words in s. 37(1) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 17 Group 7

Word in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (20.3.2024) by The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/190), arts. 1(1), 2(2)(f)

Words in Sch. 4 substituted (29.1.2004) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(3), (4), Sch. 28 para. 1(1)-(3)(a); S.I. 2004/81, art. 4(1)(2)(k)

Sch. 3 para. 13: transfer of functions (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 1(2), Sch. 17 para. 3 (with arts. 28-31)

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 3 para. 1(a) omitted (13.4.2022) by virtue of The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/322), arts. 1(1), 2(3)(b)

S. 7A inserted (15.11.2011) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 17 para. 8; S.I. 2011/2515, art. 3(g)

S. 4(1)(b) excluded by S.I. 2001/3998, reg. 8(7)(8) (as inserted (15.10.2003) by Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No.3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2429), regs. 1, 2(5))

Word in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (20.3.2024) by The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/190), arts. 1(1), 2(2)(c)

Words in Sch. 4 substituted (29.1.2004) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(3)(4), Sch. 28 para. 1(1)-(3)(f); S.I. 2004/81, art. 4(1)(2)(k)

S. 22 renumbered as s. 22(1) (15.11.2011) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 17 para. 14(a); S.I. 2011/2515, art. 3(g)

S. 4A modified in part (1.12.2020 immediately before the consolidation date (see 2020 c. 9, ss. 3, 5(2)(3) and 2020 c. 17, ss. 2, 416)) by Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Act 2020 (c. 9), ss. 1, 5(2)(3); S.I. 2012/1236, reg. 2

Words in Sch. 3 para. 21 inserted (12.4.2010) by Northern Ireland Act 2009 (c. 3), s. 5(7), Sch. 4 para. 8 (with Sch. 5 para. 16); S.I. 2010/812, art. 2

Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(a)(i) substituted (21.7.2008) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), s. 148, Sch. 10 para. 10(2); S.I. 2008/1653, art. 2(d) (with arts. 3 4)

S. 4(1)(b) excluded by S.I. 2001/3998, reg. 8(7A) (as inserted (E.W.S) (31.12.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1345), regs. 1(2), 7(b))

S. 23(1)(3) extended (with modifications) (7.3.2008) by Controlled Drugs (Drug Precursors) (Community External Trade) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/296), regs. 1(1), 10

S. 30 renumbered as s. 30(1) (31.10.2012) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 19(6)(a), 44(5); S.I. 2012/2516, art. 2(d)

S. 10(2A)(2B) inserted (31.10.2012) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 19(2)(b), 44(5); S.I. 2012/2516, art. 2(d)

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 1(ca) substituted (15.11.2019) by The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1323), arts. 1, 2

Words in s. 30 inserted (15.11.2011) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 17 para. 18; S.I. 2011/2515, art. 3(g)

S. 23A inserted (15.11.2011) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 17 para. 16; S.I. 2011/2515, art. 3(g)

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 4 inserted (24.6.2014) by The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1352), arts. 1, 4

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 2A inserted (23.12.2009) by Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/3209), arts. 1, 2(2)(b)

S. 4(1)(b) excluded by S.I. 2001/3998, reg. 8(7) (as substituted (14.11.2005) by Misuse of Drugs and the Misuse of Drugs (Supply to Addicts) (amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2864), regs. 1(1), 7)

S. 22(2) inserted (15.11.2011) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 17 para. 14(b); S.I. 2011/2515, art. 3(g)

Words in Sch. 3 para. 21 substituted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 148(1), Sch. 4 para. 74(2)(b); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(e)

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 3 para. 1(a) inserted (8.11.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1091), arts. 1(1), 2

S. 9A(1)(3) excluded by S.I. 2001/3998, reg. 6A(3) (as inserted (E.W.S.) (5.9.2014) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2081), regs. 1(1), 3)

S. 40(3) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 17 Group 7

Words in s. 10(2)(i) substituted (31.10.2012) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 19(2)(a), 44(5); S.I. 2012/2516, art. 2(d)

S. 23(2)(3) powers of seizure extended (1.4.2003) by Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (c. 16), ss. 50, 138(2), Sch. 1 para. 14 (with ss. 52-54, 68); S.I. 2003/708, art. 2(a)

Word in Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 1(a) inserted (13.4.2022) by The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/322), arts. 1(1), 2(2)(a)

S. 4(1)(b) excluded by S.I. 2001/3998, reg. 9(7)(8) (as inserted (15.10.2003) by Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No.3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2429), regs. 1, 2(6))

Word in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (20.3.2024) by The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/190), arts. 1(1), 2(2)(h)

Words in s. 2(1)(a) substituted (15.11.2011) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 17 para. 2(a); S.I. 2011/2515, art. 3(g)

Words in Sch. 4 substituted (29.1.2004) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(3), (4), Sch. 28 para. 1(1)-(3)(b); S.I. 2004/81, art. 4(1)(2)(k)

Word in Sch. 2 Pt. 3 para. 1(b) omitted (13.4.2022) by virtue of The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/322), arts. 1(1), 2(4)

Word in Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(a)(iii) substituted (21.7.2008) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), s. 148, Sch. 10 para. 10(3); S.I. 2008/1653, art. 2(d) (with arts. 3, 4)

Word in Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 1(a) inserted (13.4.2022) by The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/322), arts. 1(1), 2(2)(b)

S. 23(1)(3) extended (with modifications) (7.3.2008) by Controlled Drugs (Drug Precursors) (Intra-Community Trade) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/295), regs. 1(1), 8

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 1(a) inserted (13.4.2022) by The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/322), arts. 1(1), 2(2)(c)

S. 4A inserted (1.1.2006) by Drugs Act 2005 (c. 17), ss. 1, 24(3) (with s. 1(2)); S.I. 2005/3053, art. 3(a)

S. 23(3)(3A) modified by 2003 c. 6, Sch. 2 para. 2B (as inserted (N.I.) (22.4.2007) by The Policing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/912 (N.I. 6)), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 2)

S. 4(1)(b) excluded by S.I. 2001/3998, reg. 6(2A) (as inserted (E.W.S) (31.12.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1345), regs. 1(2), 4(b))

S. 24 repealed (S.) (25.1.2018) by The Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 (Consequential and Supplementary Modifications) Regulations 2017 (S.S.I. 2017/452), reg. 1, sch. para. 8

Words in s. 23(2) inserted (15.11.2011) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 17 para. 15(2); S.I. 2011/2515, art. 3(g)

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 1(a) inserted (20.3.2024) by The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/190), arts. 1(1), 2(3)(b)

S. 23(5) repealed (12.11.2009) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 111(3), 116(5)(c), Sch. 8 Pt. 12

S. 5(2A) inserted (15.11.2011) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 17 para. 6; S.I. 2011/2515, art. 3(g)

S. 10(3) inserted (15.11.2011) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 17 para. 10; S.I. 2011/2515, art. 3(g)

S. 30(2) inserted (31.10.2012) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 19(6)(b), 44(5); S.I. 2012/2516, art. 2(d)

Words in s. 13(1) inserted (15.11.2011) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 17 para. 12(2)(b); S.I. 2011/2515, art. 3(g)

S. 4(1)(b) excluded by S.I. 2001/3998, reg. 8(7) (as substituted (14.11.2005) by Misuse of Drugs and the Misuse of Drugs (Supply to Addicts) (amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2864), regs. 1(1), 8)

Words in Sch. 3 para. 21 substituted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 148(1), Sch. 4 para. 74(3)(a); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(e)

Words in s. 23(3) repealed (12.11.2009) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 111(2), 116(5)(c), Sch. 8 Pt. 12

Words in s. 3(2)(a) inserted (15.11.2011) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 17 para. 4; S.I. 2011/2515, art. 3(g)

S. 14(1A) inserted (31.10.2012) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 19(4), 44(5); S.I. 2012/2516, art. 2(d)