Section 52: Misuse of Drugs Act 1971: redefinition of cannabis.

Criminal Law Act 1977 · 1977 c. 45View on legislation.gov.uk

Criminal Law Act 1977
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Part IV: Miscellaneous Provisions

In section 37(1) (interpretation) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, for the definition of "cannabis" there shall be substituted—

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