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title: "Atomic Energy Authority (Special Constables) Act 1976"
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# Atomic Energy Authority (Special Constables) Act 1976

## Title and introductory text {#prelims}

Atomic Energy Authority (Special Constables) Act 1976
1976 c.23
An Act to extend the powers relating to firearms of special constables appointed on the nomination of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority; to extend the property in respect of which, and the places where, they may exercise those and their other powers; to make certain minor amendments about their powers; and for connected purposes.
[10th June 1976]

## 1 Extension of powers of special constables as regards firearms. {#section-1}

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## 2 Extension of property in respect of which special constables may excercise their powers. {#section-2}

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## 3 {#section-3}

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## 4 Citation, interpretation, minor amendments and extent. {#section-4}

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