Order made by the Secretary of State under section 6(1) of the Export Control Act 2002, laid before Parliament under section 13(2) of that Act, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament within forty days beginning with the day on which the Order was made, subject to extension for periods of dissolution, prorogation or adjournment for more than four days.

2011 No. 543

Customs

The Export Control (Amendment) Order 2011

Made

Coming into force

Laid before Parliament

The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 1, 6 and 7 of the Export Control Act 20021, makes the following Order:

Citation, commencement and expiration1

1

This Order may be cited as the Export Control (Amendment) Order 2011.

2

It comes into force on 27th February 2011.

3

It ceases to have effect on 25th February 2012.

Amendments related to Libyan bank notes2

1

The Export Control Order 20082 is amended as follows.

2

After article 4A insert—

Movement of Libyan bank notes4B

1

Subject to article 26, no person shall export uncirculated Libyan bank notes.

2

In paragraphs (1)(a)(i) and (2)(a) of article 41 (application of CEMA in respect of offences), after “4A,” insert “4B,”

David WillettsMinister of State for Universities and ScienceDepartment for Business, Innovation and Skills
EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order amends the Export Control Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/3231). Article 2 introduces a new control on the export of uncirculated Libyan bank notes and makes other related amendments. This Order will cease to have effect on 25th February 2012.

The Explanatory Memorandum is available alongside the instrument on the OPSI website. The Impact Assessment is currently being prepared.