# The Atomic Energy (Americium) Order 2002, Introduction: Introductory text


ATOMIC ENERGY AND RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES
Made 9th October 2002
Laid before Parliament 9th October 2002
Coming into force 1st December 2002
Whereas the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry is of the opinion that the element americium may be used for the production or use of atomic energy or research into matters connected therewith.
Now, therefore, the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 18(1) of the Atomic Energy Act 1946, and now vested in her, hereby makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/2533/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/atomic-energy-americium-order-2002/introduction
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