# The Environmentally Sensitive Areas (South Downs) Designation (Amendment) Order 1996, Introduction: Introductory text


AGRICULTURE
Made 25th March 1996
Laid before Parliament 27th March 1996
Coming into force 17th April 1996
Whereas, pursuant to section 18(1) of the Agriculture Act 1986, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has by order designated an area in the South Downs as an environmentally sensitive area;
Now, therefore, the said Minister, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 18(1) and (4) of the said Act, and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, with the consent of the Treasury, hereby makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/924/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/environmentally-sensitive-areas-south-downs-designation-amendment-order-1996/introduction
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