
1 
These Regulations may be cited as the Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 and shall come into operation on 1st April 2011.
2 

(1) In these Regulations “the 1973 Regulations” means the Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 1973 .
(2) The Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 shall apply to these Regulations as it applies to an Act of the Assembly.
3 
For paragraph (6) of regulation 4 of the 1973 Regulations substitute—“
(6) a certificate shall, unless previously cancelled in pursuance of paragraph (5), remain in force for a period of five years from the date of issue.”
Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety on 10th March 2011
(L.S.)Norman Morrow
A senior officer of the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

