# The Bluetongue (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, Introduction: Introductory text


Animals
Animal Health
Made 22nd October 2012
Coming into operation 19th November 2012
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, is designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972, in relation to the common agricultural policy of the European Community.
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred upon it by section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2012/383/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/bluetongue-amendment-regulations-northern-ireland-2012/introduction
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