# The Control of Mercury (Enforcement) Regulations 2017, Introduction: Introductory text


Environmental Protection
Made 4th December 2017
Laid before Parliament 5th December 2017
Coming into force in accordance with regulation
The Secretary of State is designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to the environment .
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2(2) of that Act .

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1200/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/control-of-mercury-enforcement-regulations-2017/introduction
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