Psychoactive Substances Bill [HL]

Explanatory Notes

Commencement

181 The general provisions in clauses 53 and 55 to 57, along with the regulation-making powers in clauses 3(2) and 10(1) come into force on Royal Assent. The remaining provisions of the Bill will come into force by means of commencement regulations made by the Secretary of State. Subject to parliamentary approval of the Bill and any necessary secondary legislation, it is intended to commence the provisions of the Bill on 1 April 2016.

Prepared 11th June 2015