# The Port Security (Amendment) Regulations 2013, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Merchant Shipping
Maritime Security
Made 30th October 2013
Laid before Parliament 5th November 2013
Coming into force 29th November 2013
The Secretary of State for Transport makes these regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972.
The Secretary of State is a Minister designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to port security, to measures relating to the safety of ships and the health and safety of persons on them and to measures relating to maritime transport.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/2815/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/port-security-amendment-regulations-2013/introduction
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