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Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981

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4(1)If any representation or objection duly made is not withdrawn the Secretary of State shall, before making the order, either—

(a)cause a local inquiry to be held ; or

(b)afford any person by whom a representation or objection has been duly made and not withdrawn an opportunity of being heard by a person appointed by the Secretary of State for the purpose.

(2)On considering any representations or objections duly made and the report of the person appointed to hold the inquiry or hear representations or objections, the Secretary of State may make the order with or without modifications.

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