# The Oil Pollution (Compulsory Insurance) Regulations 1997, Introduction: Introductory text


MERCHANT SHIPPING
Made 23rd July 1997
Laid before Parliament 4th August 1997
Coming into force 1st September 1997
The Secretary of State for Transport, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 163(1), section 164(3) and section 302 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, and with the consent of the Treasury, hereby makes the following Regulations:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1820/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/oil-pollution-compulsory-insurance-regulations-1997/introduction
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