17(1)This paragraph applies to any pattern of weighing equipment—E+W+S
(a)the certificate of approval in respect of which was, or is deemed to have been, granted under section 12 of the 1963 Act and was in force immediately before 1st December 1980, and
(b)which provides for weighing to be made wholly or partly in grains, F1. . .
including a pattern modified in accordance with an authorisation of the Secretary of State granted or deemed to have been granted under that section before 4th April 1979 and for the time being in force.
(2) Without prejudice to paragraph 14 above, every pattern of weighing equipment to which this paragraph applies shall continue to be deemed modified to the extent necessary to require equipment of that pattern—
F2(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)to weigh in multiples or fractions of an ounce troy in substitution for grains or fractions thereof and to have its capacity expressed in ounces troy.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 11 para. 17(1)(b) omitted (1.1.2000) by virtue of S.I. 1994/2867, reg. 7(4)(a)
F2Sch. 11 para. 17(2)(a) omitted (1.1.2000) by virtue of S.I. 1994/2867, reg. 7(4)(b)