The Department of Health has made a Statutory Rule entitled “The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023”, (S.R. 2023 No. 180). These Regulations amend the Misuse of Drugs Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002 (S.R. 2002 No. 1) (“the 2002 Regulations”) to place nitrous oxide, and preparations or products containing nitrous oxide, in Schedule 5 to the 2002 Regulations and to make provision for lawful access to the substance for legitimate purposes, including medical use. This Rule comes into operation on 8 November 2023.
Nitrous Oxide added to the Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023
