# Petshops Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000, Introduction: Introductory text


WELFARE OF ANIMALS
Made 21st December 2000
Coming into operation 5th February 2001
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, in exercise of the powers conferred on it by section 11(1) of the Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 1972 and of every other power enabling it in that behalf, hereby makes the following Regulations:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2000/405/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/petshops-regulations-northern-ireland-2000/introduction
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