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Psychoactive Substances Act: guidance for retailers
This guidance is to help retailers understand the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016, which comes into effect on 26 May 2016.
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This guidance is to help retailers understand the , which comes into effect on 26 May 2016. The act bans psychoactive substances, also known as 鈥榣egal highs鈥�, in the UK.
This guidance should not be treated as legal advice. If you鈥檙e a retailer and are uncertain about your rights and duties you should seek independent legal advice.
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Published 20 May 2016
Last updated 8 November 2023
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Removed nitrous oxide as this now comes under Class C of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1979.
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First published.