# Wildlife and Countryside (Ringing of Certain Birds) Regulations 1982, Regulation 2

Extent: E+W+S

Any bird to which these regulations apply which immediately before the date on which these regulations come into operation was close ringed, or was otherwise ringed for the purpose of being shown for competition, may continue to be so ringed for the period of three years beginning on that date.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1982/1220/regulation/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/wildlife-and-countryside-ringing-of-certain-birds-regulations-1982/regulation-2
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