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					<dc:identifier>http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/93/2016-05-21</dc:identifier><dc:title>Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000</dc:title><dc:description>An Act to make new provision for public access to the countryside; to amend the law relating to public rights of way; to enable traffic regulation orders to be made for the purpose of conserving an area’s natural beauty; to make provision with respect to the driving of mechanically propelled vehicles elsewhere than on roads; to amend the law relating to nature conservation and the protection of wildlife; to make further provision with respect to areas of outstanding natural beauty; and for connected purposes.</dc:description><dc:date>2000-12-07</dc:date><dc:type>text</dc:type><dc:format>text/xml</dc:format><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:publisher>Statute Law Database</dc:publisher><dc:modified>2026-03-18</dc:modified><dc:contributor>Expert Participation</dc:contributor><dct:valid>2016-05-21</dct:valid>
					
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