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Misuse of Drugs (Jersey) Law 1978 – Proposed classification of substances commonly known as ‘Legal Highs’ as Controlled Drugs.

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A decision made (21/09/2009) regarding: Misuse of Drugs (Jersey) Law 1978 – Proposed classification of substances commonly known as ‘Legal Highs’ as Controlled Drugs.

Decision Reference:  MD-HSS-2009-0049

Decision Summary Title :

Misuse of Drugs (Jersey) Law 1978 – Proposed Classification of Substances Commonly Known as ‘Legal Highs’ as Controlled Drugs

Date of Decision Summary:

4th September 2009

Decision Summary Author:

Paul McCabe – Chief Pharmacist

Decision Summary:

Public or Exempt?

(State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)

Public

Type of Report:

Oral or Written?

Written

Person Giving

Oral Report:

 

Written Report

Title :

Misuse of Drugs (Jersey) Law 1978 – Proposed Classification of Substances Commonly Known as ‘Legal Highs’ as Controlled Drugs

Date of Written Report:

4th September 2009

Written Report Author:

Paul McCabe – Chief Pharmacist

Written Report :

Public or Exempt?

(State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)

Public

Subject:

Misuse of Drugs (Jersey) Law 1978 – Proposed Classification of Substances Commonly Known as ‘Legal Highs’ as Controlled Drugs

Decision(s):

The Minister endorsed the recommendations of the Misuse of Drugs Advisory Council and accordingly determined that an amendment to the Misuse of Drugs (Jersey) Law 1978, as amended, should be prepared that would classify the substances described in the accompanying report as controlled drugs in the manner described.

Reason(s) for Decision:

The Misuse of Drugs Advisory Council has recommended that a range of substances commonly known as ‘Legal Highs’ be brought under the control of the Misuse of Drugs (Jersey) Law 1978

Resource Implications:

None

Action required:

The Law Draftsman to be requested to prepare the necessary amendment on the basis of a drafting brief to be provided by the Chief Pharmacist.

Signature: 

Position: 

Date Signed:

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed): 

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