# The Hallmarking (Hallmarking Act Amendment) Regulations 1998, Introduction: Introductory text


HALLMARK
Made 3rd December 1998
Laid before Parliament 4th December 1998
Coming into force 1st January 1999
The Secretary of State, being a Minister designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to measures relating to articles made of, comprising or resembling precious metals, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by that section and, having consulted the British Hallmarking Council and such other persons as he thinks fit, in exercise of his powers under section 4(7) of the Hallmarking Act 1973, hereby makes the following Regulations:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2978/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/hallmarking-hallmarking-act-amendment-regulations-1998/introduction
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