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United Kingdom legislation From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Importation of Silk Act 1463 (3 Edw. 4. c. 3) was an Act of the Parliament of England passed during the reign of Edward IV.
Act of Parliament | |
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Long title | Whosoever shall bring into this realm any wrought silk to be sold, concerning the mystery of silk-workers, shall forfeit the same, and x. li. |
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Citation | 3 Edw. 4. c. 3 |
Other legislation | |
Repealed by | Statute Law Revision Act 1863 |
Status: Repealed |
The act prohibited the importation of foreign-made silk in order to protect the English silk industry located in London.[1]
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