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2016 c.2

Psychoactive Substances Act 2016

Status

Enacted

2015–16

Royal Assent on 28 January 2016; principal provisions commenced 26 May 2016. General psychoactive-substances law, not a kratom-specific Act. Ordinary possession outside custody is not a general offence under this Act. Controlled cannabis is exempt from this Act but remains separately controlled; the exemption is not legalisation.

IntroducedMay 28, 2015 (done)
PassedJan 26, 2016 (done)
SignedJan 28, 2016 (done)
Law in effectMay 26, 2016 (done)

Type: Government Bill / enacted UK Public General Act
Substances: Kratom, Psychoactive substances
Session dates: May 18, 2015 – May 12, 2016

Official text

Summary of official legislation

The Act prohibits production, supply, possession with intent to supply, import/export and possession in a custodial institution of non-exempt psychoactive substances under its statutory conditions. Psychoactive kratom supplied for human consumption falls within the general framework unless exempt. Controlled drugs, including controlled cannabis, are exempt under Schedule 1 because they remain regulated separately. Official parliamentary record: https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/1585. Commencement: SI 2016/553.

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Legislative history

May 26, 2016
Principal provisions commenced under SI 2016/553, insofar as not already in force.
January 28, 2016
Royal Assent: Psychoactive Substances Act 2016, chapter 2.
January 26, 2016
Consideration of Commons amendments completed.
May 28, 2015
First reading in the House of Lords.

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