# The Protection of Animals (Anaesthetics) Act 1954 (Amendment) Order 1982, Introduction: Introductory text


ANIMALS
PREVENTION OF CRUELTY
Made 16th November 1982
Laid before Parliament 17th November 1982
Coming into Operation 1st January 1983
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, the Secretary of State for Scotland and the Secretary of State for Wales, acting jointly, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 1(3) of the Protection of Animals (Anaesthetics) Act 1954 and now vested in them, and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf, after consultation in accordance with the said section 1(3) with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and with such persons appearing to them to represent agricultural interests as appear to them appropriate, hereby make the following order:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1982/1626/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/protection-of-animals-anaesthetics-act-1954-amendment-order-1982/introduction
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