Enforcement, offences and proceedings N.I.

22.—(1) The following provisions of the 1981 Order shall apply as if these Regulations were an order made under the 1981 Order—

(a) Article 18 (6) (general provisions relative to slaughter and compensation);

(b) Article 42 (functions of constables);

(c) Article 46 (general powers of inspectors);

(d) Article 46A (powers of inspectors relating to [F1 retained EU law or Protocol] obligations);

(e) Article 54 (defences and evidence)

(f) Article 55 (extension of time for bringing summary proceedings);

(g) Article 56 (venue);

(h) Article 57 (proceedings under Customs Acts for unlawful landing or shipping).

(2) Article 52 of the 1981 Order (offences) applies as if these Regulations were an order made under the 1981 Order except that any term of imprisonment on summary conviction shall not exceed three months.

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in reg. 22(1)(d) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Agriculture, Animals and Aquaculture (Health, Identification, Welfare, Trade etc.) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 (S.R. 2020/324), regs. 1(3), 9

Commencement Information

I1 Reg. 22 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1