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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-justice-act-2003/schedule-37/part-9",
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  "legislation": "ukpga/2003/44",
  "legislation_title": "Criminal Justice Act 2003",
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  "path": "schedule/37/part/9",
  "kind": "part",
  "number": "9",
  "heading": "Alteration of penalties for summary offences",
  "text": "Short title and chapter\nExtent of repeal\nVagrancy Act 1824 (c. 83)\nSection 5.\nSection 10.\nRailway Regulation Act 1842 (c. 55)\nIn section 17, the words from “be imprisoned” (where first occurring) to “discretion of such justice, shall”.\nLondon Hackney Carriages Act 1843 (c. 86)\nIn section 28, the words from “; or it shall be lawful” to the end.\nTown Police Clauses Act 1847 (c. 89)\nIn section 28, the words from “, or, in the discretion” to “fourteen days”.\nIn section 29, the words from “, or, in the discretion” to the end.\nIn section 36, the words from “, or, in the discretion” to “one month”.\nEcclesiastical Courts Jurisdiction Act 1860 (c. 32)\nIn section 2, the words from “, or may, if the justices” to the end.\nTown Gardens Protection Act 1863 (c. 13)\nIn section 5, the words “, or to imprisonment for any period not exceeding fourteen days”.\nPublic Stores Act 1875 (c. 25)\nIn section 8, the words from “, or, in the discretion” to the end.\nNorth Sea Fisheries Act 1893 (c. 17)\nIn section 2—\n(a)in paragraph (a), the words from “, or, in the discretion” to the end, and\n(b)in paragraph (b), the words from “, or in the discretion” to the end.\nIn section 3(a), the words from “, or, in the discretion” to the end.\nChildren and Young Persons Act 1933 (c. 12)\nIn section 4(1), the words from “, or alternatively” to the end.\nProtection of Animals Act 1934 (c. 21)\nIn section 2, the words from “, or, alternatively” to the end.\nPublic Health Act 1936 (c. 49)\nIn section 287(5), the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nEssential Commodities Reserves Act 1938 (c. 51)\nIn section 4(2), the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nLondon Building Acts (Amendment) Act 1939 (c. xcvii)\nIn section 142(5), the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nCancer Act 1939 (c. 13)\nIn section 4(2), the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nCivil Defence Act 1939 (c. 31)\nIn section 77, the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nHill Farming Act 1946 (c. 73)\nIn section 19—\n(a)in subsection (2), the words from “, or to imprisonment” to the end, and\n(b)in subsection (3), the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nAgriculture Act 1947 (c. 48)\nIn section 14(7) (as remaining in force for the purposes of section 95), the words—\n(a)“to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or”, and\n(b)“or to both such imprisonment and such fine”.\nIn section 95(3), the words—\n(a)“to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or”, and\n(b)“or to both such imprisonment and such fine”.\nCivil Defence Act 1948 (c. 5)\nIn section 4(4), the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nAgricultural Wages Act 1948 (c. 47)\nIn section 12(7), the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nWireless Telegraphy Act 1949 (c. 54)\nIn section 14(1B), the words—\n(a)“to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or”, and\n(b)“, or both”.\nPrevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 (c. 55)\nIn section 22(5), the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nCoast Protection Act 1949 (c. 74)\nIn section 25(9), the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nPet Animals Act 1951 (c. 35)\nIn section 5—\n(a)in subsection (1), the words “other than the last foregoing section” and the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end, and\n(b)subsection (2).\nCockfighting Act 1952 (c. 59)\nIn section 1(1), the words—\n(a)“to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months, or”, and\n(b)“, or to both such imprisonment and such fine”.\nAgricultural Land (Removal of Surface Soil) Act 1953 (c. 10)\nIn section 2(1)—\n(a)paragraph (a) of the proviso,\n(b)the word “; or” immediately preceding paragraph (b) of the proviso, and\n(c)the words “or to both”.\nAccommodation Agencies Act 1953 (c. 23)\nIn section 1(5), the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nArmy Act 1955 (3 & 4 Eliz. 2 c. 18)\nIn section 19(1), the words “to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or”.\nIn section 161, the words from “, or to imprisonment” to the end.\nIn section 171(1), the words from “, or to imprisonment” to the end.\nIn section 191, the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nIn section 193, the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nIn section 196(3), the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nIn section 197(3), the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nAir Force Act 1955 (3 & 4 Eliz. 2 c. 19)\nIn section 19(1), the words “to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or”.\nIn section 161, the words from “, or to imprisonment” to the end.\nIn section 171(1), the words from “, or to imprisonment” to the end.\nIn section 191, the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nIn sections 193, the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nIn section 196(3), the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nIn section 197(3), the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nNaval Discipline Act 1957 (c. 53)\nIn section 96, the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nIn section 99(3), the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nAgricultural Marketing Act 1958 (c. 47)\nIn section 45(6), the words—\n(a)“to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month, or”, and\n(b)“, or to both such imprisonment and such fine”.\nRivers (Prevention of Pollution) Act 1961 (c. 50)\nIn section 12(2), the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nBetting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 (c. 2)\nIn section 8(1), the words—\n(a)“or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months, or to both”, and\n(b)“in any case”.\nChildren and Young Persons Act 1963 (c. 37)\nIn section 40—\n(a)in subsection (1), the words from “or imprisonment” to the end, and\n(b)in subsection (2), the words from “or imprisonment” to the end.\nAnimal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 (c. 43)\nIn section 3—\n(a)in subsection (1), the words “other than the last foregoing section” and the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end, and\n(b)subsection (2).\nAgriculture and Horticulture Act 1964 (c. 28)\nIn section 20(2), the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nEmergency Laws (Re-enactments and Repeals) Act 1964 (c. 60)\nIn Schedule 1—\n(a)in paragraph 1(3), the words “to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or” and “, or to both”, and\n(b)in paragraph 2(4), the words “to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or” and “, or to both”.\nRiding Establishments Act 1964 (c. 70)\nIn section 4(1), the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nIndustrial and Provident Societies Act 1965 (c. 12)\nIn section 16(5), the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nIn section 48(2), the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nCereals Marketing Act 1965 (c. 14)\nIn section 17(1), the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nGas Act 1965 (c. 36)\nIn Schedule 6, in paragraph 9, the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nArmed Forces Act 1966 (c. 45)\nIn section 8, the words “to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or”.\nAgriculture Act 1967 (c. 22)\nIn section 6(9), the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nIn section 14(2), the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nIn section 69, the words from “or imprisonment” to the end.\nCriminal Justice Act 1967 (c. 80)\nSection 20.\nSea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1967 (c. 83)\nIn section 14(2), the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nTheatres Act 1968 (c. 54)\nIn section 13(3), the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nAgriculture Act 1970 (c. 40)\nIn section 106(8), the words from “or imprisonment” to the end.\nBreeding of Dogs Act 1973 (c. 60)\nIn section 3(1)—\n(a)paragraph (a),\n(b)the word “; or” immediately preceding paragraph (b), and\n(c)the words “or to both”.\nSlaughterhouses Act 1974 (c. 3)\nIn section 38(5), the words “or imprisonment for a term of three months or both”.\nNational Health Service Act 1977 (c. 49)\nIn Schedule 11—\n(a)in paragraph 8(3), the words “to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or” and “, or to both”, and\n(b)in paragraph 9(4), the words “to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or” and “, or to both”.\nMagistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43)\nIn section 84(3), the words—\n(a)“imprisonment for a term not exceeding 4 months or”, and\n(b)“to both”.\nAnimal Health Act 1981 (c. 22)\nIn paragraph 6 of Schedule 1, the words—\n(a)“or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 months,”, and\n(b)“in either case”.\nFisheries Act 1981 (c. 29)\nIn section 5(4), the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nCivil Aviation Act 1982 (c. 16)\nIn section 82(2), the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nCriminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48)\nSection 70.\nMental Health Act 1983 (c. 20)\nSection 43(5).\nIn section 103(9), the words—\n(a)“to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or”, and\n(b)“or both”.\nIn section 129(3), the words—\n(a)“to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or”, and\n(b)“or to both”.\nBuilding Act 1984 (c. 55)\nIn section 96(3), the words “or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months”.\nSurrogacy Arrangements Act 1985 (c. 49)\nIn section 4(1)—\n(a)paragraph (a), and\n(b)in paragraph (b), the words “in the case of an offence under section 3”.\nAnimals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (c. 14)\nIn section 22(3), the words—\n(a)“to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or”, and\n(b)“or to both”.\nIn section 23(2), the words—\n(a)“to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or”, and\n(b)“or to both”.\nIn section 25(3), the words—\n(a)“to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or”, and\n(b)“or to both”.\nMotor Cycle Noise Act 1987 (c. 34)\nIn the Schedule, in paragraph 1(1), the words “to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or”.\nHuman Organ Transplants Act 1989 (c. 31)\nIn section 2(5), the words—\n(a)“imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or”, and\n(b)“or both”.\nTown and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8)\nIn Schedule 15, in paragraph 14(4), the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nEnvironmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43)\nIn section 118(7), the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nCriminal Justice Act 1991 (c. 53)\nSection 26(5).\nDeer Act 1991 (c. 54)\nIn section 10(3), the words from “or to imprisonment” to the end.\nWater Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)\nIn section 206(9), the words—\n(a)“to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or”, and\n(b)“or to both”.\nIn Schedule 6, in paragraph 5(5), the words—\n(a)“to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or”, and\n(b)“or to both”.\nSocial Security Administration Act 1992 (c. 5)\nIn section 105(1), the words—\n(a)“to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or”, and\n(b)“or to both”.\nIn section 182(3), the words—\n(a)“to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or”, and\n(b)“or to both”.\nLocal Government Finance Act 1992 (c. 14)\nIn section 27(5), the words—\n(a)“imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or”, and\n(b)“or both”.\nTrade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52)\nIn section 240(3), the words—\n(a)“to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or”, and\n(b)“or both”.\nMerchant Shipping Act 1995 (c. 21)\nIn section 57(2)—\n(a)in paragraph (a), the words “except in a case falling within paragraph (b) below,”, and\n(b)paragraph (b).\nReserve Forces Act 1996 (c. 14)\nIn section 75(5), the words—\n(a)“imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or”, and\n(b)“(or both)”.\nIn section 82(1), the words—\n(a)“imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months”, and\n(b)“(or both)”.\nIn section 87(1), the words—\n(a)“imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or”, and\n(b)“(or both)”.\nIn section 99, the words—\n(a)“imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months”, and\n(b)“(or both)”.\nIn Schedule 1, in paragraph 5(2), the words—\n(a)“imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or”, and\n(b)“(or both)”.\nHousing Act 1996 (c. 52)\nIn Schedule 1—\n(a)in paragraph 23(6), the words from “or imprisonment” to “or both”, and\n(b)in paragraph 24(6), the words from “or imprisonment” to “or both”.\nBroadcasting Act 1996 (c. 55)\nIn section 144(4), the words—\n(a)“to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or”, and\n(b)“or to both”.\nBreeding and Sale of Dogs (Welfare) Act 1999 (c. 11)\nIn section 9—\n(a)in subsection (1), paragraph (a), the word “, or” immediately preceding paragraph (b) and the words “or to both”, and\n(b)in subsection (7), paragraph (a), the word “, or” immediately preceding paragraph (b) and the words “or to both”.\nPowers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 (c. 6)\nIn section 6(4), paragraph (a).\nCountryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (c. 37)\nIn section 81, subsections (2) and (3).\nTransport Act 2000 (c. 38)\nIn section 82, subsection (5).",
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      "type": "F",
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      "text": "Sch. 37 Pt. 9: entry repealed (12.1.2010) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 321, 324, Sch. 22 Pt. 5(B); S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 27"
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      "label": "I1",
      "text": "Sch. 37 Pt. 9 partly in force; Sch. 37 Pt. 9 in force for certain purposes at Royal Assent see s. 336(1)"
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