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Drugs (Prevention of Misuse) Act 1964

The Drugs (Prevention of Misuse) Act 1964 (c. 64) is an act of Parliament in the United Kingdom. The importation of lysergamide and its derivatives was restricted by this act.

Long title

An Act to penalize the possession, and restrict the importation, of drugs of certain kinds.

1964 c. 64

31 July 1964

This act added synthetic amphetamine type drugs to restriction similar to previously restricted drugs such as opium, morphine and cocaine.[1]


The act was repealed by the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.[2]

Image of the Act on the UK Parliament website