EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 11 and 22 of, and paragraphs 11M(1), (3) and (8) of Part 1C of Schedule 2 and paragraph 21(b) of Schedule 7, to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, to ensure that Northern Ireland subordinate legislation in respect of aquatic animal health is aligned with Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health, in accordance with the Windsor Framework.
An impact assessment has not been produced for this Statutory Rule as no, or no significant impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.