Amendments to the Misuse of Drugs Act 19712
1
The following amendments are made to Schedule 2 to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
2
In paragraph 1(a) of Part 2 (which specifies the drugs which are subject to control under that Act as Class B drugs)2—
a
after “N-Benzyl-ethylphenidate.” insert “1,4-Butanediol.”
;
b
after “Ethylphenidate.” insert “Gamma-butyrolactone.”
;
c
after “Glutethimide.” insert “4-Hydroxy-n-butyric acid.”
.
3
In paragraph 1(a) of Part 3 (which specifies the drugs which are subject to control under that Act as Class C drugs)3—
a
omit “Gamma-butyrolactone”;
b
omit “4-Hydroxy-n-butyric acid”.
4
In paragraph 1(b) of Part 34 omit “1,4-Butanediol.”.