Part 5General

74General interpretation

In this Act—

  • Minister of the Crown” has the same meaning as in the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975 (c. 26);

  • regulatory function” has the same meaning as in the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c. 51);

  • Welsh ministerial matter” means a matter in Wales (within the meaning of the Government of Wales Act 2006) in respect of which the Welsh Ministers exercise functions.

75Extent

This Act extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

76Commencement

P1P21

Parts 1 to 4 come into force in accordance with provision made by order made by statutory instrument by the Secretary of State.

2

This Part comes into force on the day on which this Act is passed.

Annotations:
Subordinate Legislation Made
P1

S. 76(1) power partly exercised: 1.10.2008 appointed for specified provisions by {S.I. 2008/2371}, art. 2

P2

S. 76(1) power partly exercised: 6.4.2009 appointed for specified provisions by {S.I. 2009/550}, art. 2

77Short title

This Act may be cited as the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008.