Misuse of Drugs Act

This is the main piece of legislation covering drugs and categorises drugs as class A, B
and C.

These drugs are termed as controlled substances, and Class A drugs are those considered to be the most harmful.

Offences under the Act include

Possession of a controlled substance unlawfully
Possession of a controlled substance with intent to supply it
Supplying or offering to supply a controlled drug (even where no charge is made for the drug)
Allowing premises you occupy or manage to be used unlawfully for the purpose of producing or supplying controlled drugs

Classification	Class A	Class B	Class C
Examples of drugs	Ecstasy, LSD, heroin, cocaine, crack, magic mushrooms (whether prepared or fresh), methylamphetamine (crystal meth), other amphetamines if prepared for injection	Cannabis, amphetamines, Methylphenidate (Ritalin), Pholcodine	Tranquilisers, some painkillers, GHB (Gamma hydroxybutyrate), ketamine
Penalties for possession	Up to seven years in prison or an unlimited fine. Or both	Up to five years in prison or an unlimited fine. Or both	Up to two years in prison or an unlimited fine. Or both
Penalties for dealing	Up to life in prison or an unlimited fine. Or both	Up to 14 years in prison or an unlimited fine. Or both	Up to 14 years in prison or an unlimited fine. Or both

Remember to view the following pages for useful information

North Wales Drugs & Alcohol information(nwdai) - 2010

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