# The Spring Traps Approval (England) Order 2018, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W

Animals, England
Prevention Of Cruelty
Made 9th November 2018
Coming into force 1st January 2019
The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(3) and (7) of the Pests Act 1954 and now vested in the Secretary of State .

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/1190/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/spring-traps-approval-england-order-2018/introduction
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