70 Interpretation, etc.E+W
(1)In this Part—
[F1“Class A drug” and “ Class B drug” have] the same meaning as in the M1Misuse of Drugs Act 1971,
“specified”, in relation to a Class A drug [F2or Class B drug], means specified by an order made by the Secretary of State,
“trigger offence” has the meaning given by Schedule 6.
(2)The Secretary of State may by order amend Schedule 6 so as to add, modify or omit any description of offence.
(3)In this Part (except in section 69), references to release include temporary release.
(4)In section 163 of the M2Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 (general definitions), at the appropriate places there are inserted—
““specified Class A drug” has the same meaning as in Part III of the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000”,
““trigger offence” has the same meaning as in Part III of the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000”.
F3(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 70(1) substituted (1.2.2015) by Offender Rehabilitation Act 2014 (c. 11), ss. 11(3)(a), 22(1) (with Sch. 7 para. 6); S.I. 2015/40, art. 2(j)
F2Words in s. 70(1) inserted (1.2.2015) by Offender Rehabilitation Act 2014 (c. 11), ss. 11(3)(b), 22(1) (with Sch. 7 para. 6); S.I. 2015/40, art. 2(j)
F3S. 70(5) repealed (30.11.2009) by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), s. 153(7), Sch. 4 para. 70, Sch. 28 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 27 paras. 1, 5); S.I. 2009/3074, art. 2(p)(xiii)(u)(xxix)
Commencement Information
I1S. 70 wholly in force at 2.7.2001; s. 70 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 80; s. 70 in force for specified purposes at 20.6.2001 and 2.7.2001 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 2001/2232, art. 2(j)
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