Section 4 Enforcement powers of local weights and measures authorities etcI1

England, Wales and Northern Ireland

(1)

A local weights and measures authority in England and the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland may enforce the provisions of this Act.

(2)

For the investigatory powers available for the purpose of enforcing this Act, see Schedule 5 to the Consumer Rights Act 2015.

(3)

In paragraph 10 of Schedule 5 to the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (duties and powers to which Schedule 5 applies), at the appropriate place insert—

“section 4 (1) of the Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023.”

(4)

The Schedule contains provision for the imposition of monetary penalties in respect of offences under this Act.

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