# The Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (Amendment) Regulations 2016, Introduction: Introductory text


Customs
Made 15th September 2016
Laid before Parliament 20th September 2016
Coming into force 1st November 2016
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 and section 56(1) of the Finance Act 1973.
The Secretary of State has been designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to the control of the import and export of goods.
In accordance with section 56(1) of the Finance Act 1973, the Treasury consents to the making of these Regulations.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/940/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/forest-law-enforcement-governance-and-trade-amendment-regulations-2016/introduction
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