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Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, Part II is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 29 November 2024. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

Part IIU.K. Increase of Fines for Certain Misuse of Drugs Offences

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I1Sch. 8 Pt. II wholly in force at 3.2.1995; Sch. 8 Pt. II not in force at Royal Assent see s. 172; Sch. 8 Pt. II in force at 3.2.1995 subject to savings by S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3)

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MISUSE OF DRUGS ACT 1971 (c. 38.)
Offences under section 4(2) committed in relation to Class C drugs (production, or being concerned in the production of, a controlled drug).Schedule 4, column 6.£500£2,500
Offences under section 4(3) committed in relation to Class C drugs (supplying or offering to supply a controlled drug or being concerned in the doing of either activity by another).Schedule 4, column 6.£500£2,500
Offences under section 5(2) committed in relation to Class B drugs (having possession of a controlled drug).Schedule 4, column 5.£500£2,500
Offences under section 5(2) committed in relation to Class C drugs (having possession of a controlled drug).Schedule 4, column 6.£200£1,000
Offences under section 5(3) committed in relation to Class C drugs (having possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply it to another).Schedule 4, column 6.£500£2,500
Offences under section 8 committed in relation to Class C drugs (being the occupier, or concerned in the management, of premises and permitting or suffering certain activities to take place there).Schedule 4, column 6.£500£2,500
Offences under section 12(6) committed in relation to Class C drugs (contravention of direction prohibiting practitioner etc. from possessing, supplying etc. controlled drugs).Schedule 4, column 6.£500£2,500
Offences under section 13(3) committed in relation to Class C drugs (contravention of direction prohibiting practitioner etc. from prescribing, supplying etc. controlled drugs).Schedule 4, column 6.£500£2,500

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