UK Statutory Instrument SI 1973 United Kingdom

The Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973

These Regulations, with effect from 1st July 1973, require controlled drugs other than those specified in Schedule 1 generally to be kept either in a locked safe or room or in a locked receptacle.

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Status
In Force
Penalty ceiling
Regulated

Does it bind you?

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What it requires

Regulations creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

s.001 These Regulations may be cited as the Misuse of Drugs... Regulated
  • Keep controlled drugs in a secure locked safe or roomOccupier
s.002 (1) In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires, the... Regulated
  • Keep controlled drugs in a secure, locked safe or roomOccupier
s.003 (1) This Regulation applies to the following premises, that is... Regulated
  • Keep controlled drugs in a secure, locked safe or roomOccupier
s.004 (1) Paragraph (3) of Regulation 3 of these Regulations shall... Regulated
  • Keep controlled drugs in a secure locked safe or roomOccupier
s.005 (1) Where any controlled drug (other than a drug specified... Regulated
  • Keep controlled drugs in a secure locked containerAny Person
s.sch.2 STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS IN RELATION TO SAFES, CABINETS AND ROOMS USED FOR KEEPING DRUGS Regulated
  • Ensure controlled drugs are kept in a safe, cabinet or room meeting strict specsAny Person
1 other provision — procedural and definitional
s.sch.1 EXEMPTED DRUGS
Schedules

Schedules

0 of 6 shown
6 other schedules
s.sch001 Any controlled drug specified in Schedule 1 to the Misuse...
s.sch001 Any liquid preparation designed for administration otherwise than by injection...
s.sch002 In this Schedule, the expression— “external wall”, in relation to...
s.sch002 (1) A safe or cabinet shall be constructed of—
s.sch002 (1) Each wall shall be securely attached to the floor,...
s.sch002 (1) Where sheet steel is used in the construction of...

Help complying

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