# The Conservation of Seals (England) Order 1999, Introduction: Introductory text


SEA FISHERIES, ENGLAND
Made 11th November 1999
Laid before Parliament 22nd November 1999
Coming into force 19th December 1999
Whereas it appears to the Secretary of State, after consultation with the Natural Environment Research Council, that it is necessary to make an order under section 3(1) of the Conservation of Seals Act 1970 for the proper conservation of seals;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by that provision, he hereby makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3052/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/conservation-of-seals-england-order-1999/introduction
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