# Directive 2009/21/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on compliance with flag State requirements (Text with EEA relevance), Article 12: Entry into force

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

This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2009/21/article/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2009-21/article-12
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