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Title Year and Number Legislation Type Review Date
The Sheep Scab Order 1997 1997/968 UK Statutory Instruments
The Environmental Licences (Suspension and Revocation) Regulations 1996 1996/508 UK Statutory Instruments
The Equine Viral Arteritis Order 1995 1995/1755 UK Statutory Instruments
The Anthrax Order 1991 1991/2814 UK Statutory Instruments
The Litter Control Areas Order 1991 1991/1325 UK Statutory Instruments
The Street Litter Control Notices Order 1991 1991/1324 UK Statutory Instruments
The Environmental Protection (Authorisation of Processes) (Determination Periods) Order 1991 1991/513 UK Statutory Instruments
The Coypus (Prohibition on Keeping) Order 1987 1987/2195 UK Statutory Instruments
The Removal and Disposal of Vehicle Regulations 1986 1986/183 UK Statutory Instruments
The Dutch Elm Disease (Local Authorities) Order 1984 1984/687 UK Statutory Instruments
The Corn Returns Act 1882 (Amendment of Units) Order 1976 1976/1034 UK Statutory Instruments
The Rabies (Importation of Dogs, Cats and Other Mammals) Order 1974 1974/2211 UK Statutory Instruments