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Carcass classification

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18(1)The Welsh Ministers may by regulations make provision about the classification, identification and presentation of bovine, pig and sheep carcasses by slaughterhouses in Wales.

(2)Regulations under sub-paragraph (1) may include provision about enforcement, which may (among other things) include provision—

(a)about the provision of information;

(b)conferring powers of entry;

(c)conferring powers of inspection, search and seizure;

(d)about the keeping of records;

(e)imposing monetary penalties;

(f)creating summary offences punishable with a fine (or a fine not exceeding an amount specified in the regulations, which must not exceed level 4 on the standard scale);

(g)about appeals;

(h)conferring functions (including functions involving the exercise of a discretion) on a person.

(3)Regulations under this paragraph may not authorise entry to a private dwelling without a warrant issued by a justice of the peace.

(4)Regulations under this paragraph are subject to affirmative resolution procedure.

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