Misuse of Drugs Act 1975

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3A Classification of drugs

The classification of a drug under this Act is based on the risk of harm the drug poses to individuals, or to society, by its misuse; and accordingly—

(a)

drugs that pose a very high risk of harm are classified as Class A drugs; and

(b)

drugs that pose a high risk of harm are classified as Class B drugs; and

(c)

drugs that pose a moderate risk of harm are classified as Class C drugs.

Section 3A: inserted, on 15 November 2000, by section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Amendment Act 2000 (2000 No 47).