(1)Subject to subsection (2) below—
(a)the importation of a controlled drug; and
(b)the exportation of a controlled drug,
are hereby prohibited.
(2)Subsection (1) above does not apply—
(a)to the importation or exportation of a controlled drug which is for the time being excepted from paragraph (a) or, as the case may be, paragraph (b) of subsection (1) above by regulations under section 7 of this Act [F1or by provision made in a temporary class drug order by virtue of section 7A] ; or
(b)to the importation or exportation of a controlled drug under and in accordance with the terms of a licence issued by the Secretary of State and in compliance with any conditions attached thereto.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 3(2)(a) inserted (15.11.2011) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 17 para. 4; S.I. 2011/2515, art. 3(g)