12(1)In section 66(3)(a) in its application in relation to England and Wales the reference to [F1the general limit in a magistrates’ court] is to be read as a reference to 6 months in relation to an offence committed before [F22 May 2022].U.K.
(2)The Schedules mentioned in subsections (1)(b) and (2)(b) of section 67, as applied by virtue of that section, have effect in relation to property regardless of when it was lawfully seized.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 22 para. 12(1) substituted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1 table
F2Words in Sch. 22 para. 12(1) substituted (28.4.2022) by The Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Commencement No. 33) and Sentencing Act 2020 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/500), regs. 1(2), 5(1), Sch. Pt. 1
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 22 para. 12 in force at 6.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/816, art. 2, Sch. para. 21(a)