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UK Act of Parliament
2008
United Kingdom
Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008
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(1) In section 40(9)(d) (importation of certain explosives) so far...
(1) In section 15 (health and safety regulations), subsection (6)(e)...
(1) In Article 17 (health and safety regulations), paragraph (6)(e)...
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