Explanatory note

This note is not part of the order, but is intended to indicate its general effect.

This order brings the Misuse of Drugs (Classification of Fantasy) Order 2001 (which is an order that would have the effect of classifying the drug commonly known as “fantasy” as a class B controlled drug) into force on 31 May 2002.

A special procedure, required by section 4A of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975, was undertaken in respect of this commencement order, as follows:

• •the Misuse of Drugs (Classification of Fantasy) Order 2001 was made on 10 December 2001:

• •a notice of motion to approve the order was lodged on 21 February 2002:

• •the order stood referred to the Health Committee of the House of Representatives (in accordance with an order of the House made on 16 November 2000):

• •the Health Committee reported to the House on 15 March 2002, recommending that the notice of motion be approved:

• •a motion to approve the order was moved on 28 March 2002 and agreed to on 16 April 2002.