Act of Parliament | |
Long title | An Act for ordering the Forces in the several Counties of this Kingdom. [2] |
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Citation | 14 Cha. 2. c. 3
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Territorial extent | England and Wales |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 19 May 1662 |
Commencement | 7 January 1662 |
Status: Amended | |
History of passage through Parliament | |
Text of statute as originally enacted | |
Text of the City of London Militia Act 1662 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. |
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