# The Merchant Shipping Act 1979 (Pitcairn) Order 1980, Introduction: Introductory text


MERCHANT SHIPPING
Made 13th October 1980
Laid before Parliament 21st October 1980
Coming into Operation 1st December 1980
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 13th day of October 1980
Present,
The Queen's Most Excellent Majesty in Council
Her Majesty, in exercise of the powers conferred upon Her by sections 15(1), 19(2) and 47(1) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1979 and all other powers enabling Her in that behalf, is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1980/1516/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-act-1979-pitcairn-order-1980/introduction
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