PART 5Agricultural products

40Carcass classification

1

The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the classification, identification and presentation of bovine, pig and sheep carcasses by slaughterhouses in England.

2

Regulations under subsection (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 subsection (1) may not authorise entry to a private dwelling without a warrant issued by a justice of the peace.

4

Regulations under this section are subject to affirmative resolution procedure.