(1) The M1 Cruelty to Animals Act 1876 is hereby repealed.
(2)The enactments mentioned in Schedule 3 to this Act shall have effect with the amendments there specified, being amendments consequential on the provisions of this Act.
(3)[F1 The M2 Breeding of Dogs Act 1973 shall not apply to the breeding of dogs for use in regulated procedures if they are bred at a [F2place specified in a section 2C licence by virtue of section 2B(2)(b)] . ]
(4)Schedule 4 to this Act shall have effect with respect to the transitional matters there mentioned.
(5)The Secretary of State may by order make such further transitional provisions as he considers necessary or expedient.
Extent Information
E1In its application to Northern Ireland, this section has effect subject to the modifications set out in s. 29, see s. 29(1)
Textual Amendments
F1S. 27(3) omitted (E.W.) (1.10.2018) by virtue of The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/486), reg. 1(1)(b), Sch. 9 para. 9 (with reg. 27)
F2Words in s. 27(3) substituted (1.1.2013) by The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 Amendment Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3039), regs. 1(2), 26(14) (with Sch. 3)
Marginal Citations
M1 1876 c. 77 .
M2 1973 c. 60 .