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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order brings into force the provisions of sections 1, 2, 3 and 5 of the Scotch Whisky Act 1988 (“the Act”); section 4 (which relates to the making of corresponding provision for Northern Ireland) came into force on Royal Assent (28th June 1988) (article 2).

There are transitional provisions under which the sale of Scotch whisky at a strength less than that specified in an order made by the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Secretary of State under section 2(1) of the Act remains lawful for limited periods in certain circumstances (article 3).