UK Act of Parliament
1972
Great Britain
Poisons Act 1972
An Act to consolidate certain enactments relating to poisons.
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Browse 24 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
Poisons Board.
Regulated substances and reportable substances
Power to amend Schedule 1A
Activities prohibited without a licence
Supply of regulated substances
Supply of regulated poisons other than by pharmacists
Reporting of suspicious transactions, disappearances and thefts
Exclusion of sales by wholesale and certain other sales.
Licences
Recognised non-GB licences
Lists of persons entitled to sell poisons in Part II of Poisons List.
Supplementary provisions as to local authorities’ lists.
Regulations about poisons and explosives precursors
Proof of lack of knowledge
Penalties
Offences by bodies corporate etc
Inspection and enforcement.
Application of PACE powers
Power to disapply requirements or exclusions in specified circumstances
Regulations
Interpretation.
Repeals and consequential provisions.
Commencement and transitional provisions.
Short title and extent.
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
General Pharmaceutical Council
Statutory regulator for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy premises in Great Britain. Sets standards for pharmacy education, ethics, and practice. Inspects registered …
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