Explanatory note

These Regulations contain repeals and modifications of the Celluloid and Cinematograph Film Act 1922 made in consequence of the establishment on 1st January 1975 of the Health and Safety Executive and the coming into operation on that date of provisions of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 which supersede provisions of the 1922 Act.

The Regulations repeal a superseded power to make orders and superseded provisions relating to the powers of inspectors and to defences in criminal proceedings. They also apply to offences under the 1922 Act committed on or after 1st January 1975 the penalties prescribed in the 1974 Act.