# The Conservation of Habitats and Species (Amendment) Regulations 2012, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Wildlife
Countryside
Marine Management
Made 20th July 2012
Laid before Parliament 25th July 2012
Laid before the National Assembly for Wales 25th July 2012
Coming into force 16th August 2012
The Secretary of State is designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to the environment, and the Welsh Ministers are designated for those purposes in relation to the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora.
In exercise of the powers conferred on them by section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972, the Secretary of State and the Welsh Ministers make these Regulations, the Welsh Ministers in relation to Wales, to the extent that they are designated to do so, and the Secretary of State in relation to every other aspect.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1927/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/conservation-of-habitats-and-species-amendment-regulations-2012/introduction
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