# The Cattle Identification (Amendment) Regulations 2013, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S+NI

Animals, England
Animal Health
Made 5th March 2013
Laid before Parliament 11th March 2013
Coming into force 6th April 2013
The Secretary of State is a Minister designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to the common agricultural policy of the European Union and in relation to measures in the veterinary and phytosanitary fields for the protection of public health.
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/517/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/cattle-identification-amendment-regulations-2013/introduction
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