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UK Statutory Instrument
1973
United Kingdom
The Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973
At a glance
What's here
6 compliance obligations, 3 practical guides across 2 topics · 3 journeys
Who this Act binds
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
- Occupier 4
- Any Person 2
Step-by-step journeys using this legislation
Walkthroughs that take you from a real business situation to compliance.
Healthcare compliance quick check
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Respond to a medicines or controlled drugs incident
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Relevant guidance
Practical guides for businesses affected by this Act, ordered by how closely they engage with it.
Supporting — topic alignment
2 guidesMentioned in related content
1 guidesOther Acts binding the same actors
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- Highways Act 1980 1980 12 duties
- Housing Act 1985 1985 11 duties
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- Licensing Act 2003 2003 78 duties
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
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- Keep controlled drugs in a secure locked safe or room Occupier
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- Keep controlled drugs in a secure, locked safe or room Occupier
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- Keep controlled drugs in a secure, locked safe or room Occupier
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- Keep controlled drugs in a secure locked safe or room Occupier
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- Keep controlled drugs in a secure locked container Any Person
STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS IN RELATION TO SAFES, CABINETS AND ROOMS USED FOR KEEPING DRUGS
- Ensure controlled drugs are kept in a safe, cabinet or room meeting strict specs Any Person
Browse 1 other section — procedural / definitional / commencement
EXEMPTED DRUGS
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