Drugs (Prevention of Misuse) Act 1964
The Drugs (Prevention of Misuse) Act 1964 is an Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom. The importation of lysergamide and its derivatives was restricted by this Act.
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| Long title | An Act to penalize the possession, and restrict the importation, of drugs of certain kinds. |
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| Citation | 1964 c. 64 |
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| Royal assent | 31 July 1964 |
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| Repealed by | Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 |
Status: Repealed | |
This Act added synthetic amphetamine type drugs to restriction similar to previously restricted drugs such as opium, morphine and cocaine.[1]
The Act was repealed by the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.[2]
References
- King, L A (2003). The misuse of drugs act: A guide for forensic scientists. Royal Society of Chemistry. ISBN 978-1-84755-211-2.
- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/38/schedule/5/paragraph/2
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