# The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Variation of Schedules 5 and 8) Order 1998, Introduction: Introductory text


WILDLIFE
Made 20th March 1998
Laid before Parliament 26th March 1998
Coming into force
For the purposes of article 2(2) as respects the entry relating to the Mussel, Freshwater Pearl (Margaritifera margaritifera) 27th March 1998
For all other purposes 16th April 1998
The Secretary of State—
having received a representation made jointly to him by the Nature Conservancy Councils;
having given any local authority affected and any other person affected an opportunity to submit objections or representations with respect to the subject matter of this Order;
being of the opinion that the animals and plants referred to in articles 2(1) and (2) and 3 of this Order are in danger of extinction in Great Britain or likely to become so endangered unless conservation measures are taken, and that the animal referred to in article 2(3) of this Order is no longer so endangered or likely to become so endangered;
in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 22(3) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/878/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/wildlife-and-countryside-act-1981-variation-of-schedules-5-and-8-order-1998/introduction
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