# The Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade Regulations 2012, Regulation 2: Competent authority

Extent: E+W+S+NI

The Secretary of State is the competent authority for the purposes of the European Regulations.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/178/regulation/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/forest-law-enforcement-governance-and-trade-regulations-2012/regulation-2
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