2.—(1) The Hallmarking Act 1973 is amended as follows.
(2) In section 2, there is substituted for subsection (2A)—
“(2A) In this section “EEA State” has the meaning given to it in Schedule 1 to the Interpretation Act 1978(1)”.
(3) In section 4, after subsection (3) there is inserted—
“(3A) An article comprised of more than one precious metal part shall be struck with the approved hallmarks only if the assay office are of the opinion that a person will be able to determine, when the article is hallmarked, which part is made of which precious metal.”.
(4) In paragraph 12 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 after sub-paragraph (2) there is inserted—
“(3) In relation to an article manufactured before 1st January 2008 the reference to Part 3 of Schedule 2 to this Act is to that Part as it had effect immediately before 6th April 2007 (the date of the coming into force of the Hallmarking Act 1973 (Amendment) Regulations 2007).”.
(5) In paragraph 14A of Part 2 of Schedule 1 after sub-paragraph (2) there is inserted—
“(3) In relation to an article manufactured before 1st January 2008 the reference to Part 3 of Schedule 2 to this Act is to that Part as it had effect immediately before 6th April 2007 (the date of the coming into force of the Hallmarking Act 1973 (Amendment) Regulations 2007).”.
(6) For Parts 2 and 3 of Schedule 2 there are substituted the new Parts contained in the Schedule.
(7) In Part 4 of Schedule 2 paragraph 7 is renumbered paragraph 20.