18(1)DAERA may by regulations make provision about the classification, identification and presentation of bovine, pig and sheep carcasses by slaughterhouses in Northern Ireland.N.I.
(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 not exceeding the amount specified in the regulations, which must not exceed level 5 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 lay magistrate.
(4)Regulations under this paragraph are subject to affirmative resolution procedure.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 6 para. 18 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes and otherwise at 11.1.2021, see s. 57(1)(b)(c)(6)