# The Prevention of Oil Pollution Act 1971 (Commencement) Order 1973, Note: Explanatory note


This Order brings into operation the Prevention of Oil Pollution Act 1971, which consolidates the Oil in Navigable Waters Acts 1955 to 1971 and section 5 of the Continental Shelf Act 1964.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1973/203/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/prevention-of-oil-pollution-act-1971-commencement-order-1973/note
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