In Hong Kong, "methoxetamine and relevant derivatives" and "alpha-phenylacetoacetonitrile" (APAAN) were placed under control in June 2014 (effective on 28 November 2014).   The Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Amendment of First Schedule) Order 2014 and the Control of Chemicals Ordinance (Amendment of Schedule 2) Order 2014 brought them under control by adding them to the First Schedule to the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, and Schedule 2 to the Control of Chemicals Ordinance respectively. The Order placed methoxetamine to the same strict control as other dangerous drugs. Those prosecuted of illicit trafficking and manufacture of these substances are liable to a maximum penalty of a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment. Those prosecuted of possession and consumption of these substances are liable to a maximum penalty of a fine of $1 million and imprisonment for seven years. The Order subject the manufacture, import, export and transhipment of APAAN under the control of the Control of Chemicals Ordinance and its subsidiary legislation. The manufacture, import, export and storage of the substance will require a licence or storage approval from the Commissioner of Customs and Excise. Possession, manufacture, transport or distribution of the substance for the purpose of unlawful production of dangerous drugs is liable to a maximum penalty of a fine of $1 million and imprisonment for 15 years."