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Statutory Instruments
24th November 1981
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C1Order applied (1.1.2012) by The Trade in Animals and Related Products Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 (S.R. 2011/438), reg. 24(1)
C2Order: power to modify conferred (6.6.2012) by Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 24), ss. 67(5)(a), 111(3) (with Sch. 6 para. 7); S.R. 2012/214, art. 2(m)
C3Order applied in Part with modifications (7.6.2012) by The Penalty Notices (Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2011) (Enforcement of Fines) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 (S.R. 2012/188), reg. 8
C4Order applied (1.4.2013) by The Welfare of Animals (Dog Breeding Establishments and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. 2013/43), reg. 14(5)
C5Order applied (1.10.2013) by The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2033), reg. 45(5) (with reg. 3)
C6Order applied (1.3.2014) by The Olive Oil (Marketing Standards) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/195), reg. 10(3)
C7Order applied (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2008/3206, reg. 14(2) (as substituted by The Agricultural Products, Food and Drink (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1637), regs. 1(7), 13(10)(a))
C8Order applied (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2008/3206, reg. 12(16) (as substituted by The Agricultural Products, Food and Drink (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1637), regs. 1(7), 13(9)(a))
C9Order applied (17.4.2006) by Environmental Impact Assessment (Uncultivated Land and Semi-Natural Areas) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/90), reg. 24(7)
C10Order applied (12.7.2007) by Transfrontier Shipment of Waste Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1711), reg. 51, Sch. 5 para. 4(2)
C11Order applied (3.12.2007) by Persistent Organic Pollutants Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/3106), reg. 10(4)
C12Order applied (13.4.2007) by Products of Animal Origin (Third Country Imports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. 2007/199), reg. 19(6)
C13Order applied (1.10.2008) by Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2297), reg. 44(5)
C14Order applied (16.1.2009) by Spirit Drinks Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/3206), regs. 12(16)(b), 14(2)(b)
C15Order applied (1.10.2009) by Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2297), reg. 44(5)
C16Order applied (23.11.2009) by Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2890), reg. 21(16)(b)
C17Order applied (28.4.2010) by Eggs and Chicks Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/125), reg. 20(16)
C18Order applied (6.8.2010) by Beef and Pig Carcase Classification Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/231), regs. 10(3), 20(3) (with regs. 5, 13)
C19Order applied (17.9.2010 with application as mentioned in reg. 3 of the amending Regulations) by Marketing of Fruit Plant Material Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/2079), reg. 19(2), Sch. 4 para. 5(2)
C20Order: functions of Lord Chancellor transferred to Department of Justice (12.4.2010) by Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), arts. 1(2), 15(1), Sch. 17 para. 37 (with arts. 15(6), 28-31); S.I. 2010/977, art. 1(2)
C21Order modified (11.7.2011) by Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 16), ss. 43, 59 (with ss. 1(2), 52(1), 53, 54); S.R. 2011/245, art. 2, Sch. 1
C22Order applied (14.10.2011) by Poultrymeat Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 (S.R. 2011/315), reg. 14(7)
C23Order applied (1.10.2011) by Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2159), reg. 44(5) (with reg. 3)
C24Order applied (1.1.2012) by Trade in Animals and Related Products Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 (S.R. 2011/438), reg. 24(1)
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