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  "long_title": "This Order exempts persons unconditionally from registration under section 1 of the Radioactive Substances Act 1960 in respect of the keeping and use of “radioactive material” within the meaning of section 18 (1) of that Act consisting of substances (including certain phosphatic substances) containing limited amounts of elements specified in Schedule 3 to that Act, and certain other substances (including rare earths) containing amounts of those elements up to higher limits and articles (including lighter flints) made from such substances.",
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