The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2008 In force: 26 January 2009.

This Order reclassifies cannabis, cannabis resin, cannabinol andcannabinol derivatives from Class C to Class B drugs for the purposesof control under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. In addition, anysubstance which is an ester or ether of cannabinol or of a cannabinolderivative is reclassified as a Class B drug.