# The Surface Waters (Shellfish) (Classification) Regulations 1997, Introduction: Introductory text


WATER RESOURCES, ENGLAND AND WALES
Made 19th May 1997
Laid before Parliament 22nd May 1997
Coming into force 12th June 1997
The Secretary of State for the Environment and the Secretary of State for Wales, acting jointly in exercise of the powers conferred on them by sections 82, 102 and 219(2) of the Water Resources Act 1991 and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf, hereby make the following Regulations:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1332/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/surface-waters-shellfish-classification-regulations-1997/introduction
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