# The Weights and Measures Act 1985 (Definitions of “Metre” and “Kilogram”) (Amendment) Order 2020, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Order laid before Parliament under section 86(5) of the Weights and Measures Act 1985, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
Weights And Measures
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Coming into force 13th June 2020
The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 1(3) of the Weights and Measures Act 1985.
In accordance with section 86(2) of that Act, the Secretary of State has consulted such organisations as appear to him to be representative of interests substantially affected by the Order.
In accordance with section 86(5) of that Act, a draft of the instrument was laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2020/9780111194447/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-weights-and-measures-act-1985-definitions-of-metre-and-kilogram-amendment-order-2020/introduction
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