These Regulations repeal or modify provisions of the Agriculture (Safety, Health and Welfare Provisions) Act 1956 in consequence of the coming into operation of provisions of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 which supersede those provisions or enable them to be superseded.
The Regulations therefore repeal powers and provisions contained in the 1956 Act which are superseded by powers and provisions contained in the 1974 Act, including in particular—
(i)powers to make regulations and orders;
(ii)provisions relating to the appointment of inspectors and to their powers; and
(iii)provisions relating to certain offences, penalties and legal proceedings.
The Regulations also contain transitional provisions preserving existing regulations and orders.