SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 13Taking control of goods: amendments

Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43)

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(1)

Section 150 (interpretation) is amended as follows.

(2)

In subsection (1) in the definitions of “impose imprisonment” and “sentence”, for “distress” substitute “ goods ”.

(3)

After subsection (3) insert—

“(3A)

References in this Act to want of sufficient goods to satisfy a fine or other sum of money have the meaning given by section 79(4).”