# Weights and Measures (Intoxicating Liquor) Order (Northern Ireland) 1989, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order.)
This Order—
(a) consolidates and amends the Weights and Measures (Intoxicating Liquor) Order (Northern Ireland) 1986 and implements Council Directive 88/316/EEC (OJ No. L143, 10.6.1988, p.26);
(b) prescribes a range of quantities listed in the Schedule in which intoxicating liquor and other liquids may only be pre-packed (Article 4);
(c) excludes certain wines known as table wines and grape must from the list of items to be pre-packed in prescribed quantities if made up in securely closed containers before 1st January 1989; and extends the requirement to quantity mark from 5L to 10L with effect from 12th June 1989 (Part I of the Schedule);
(d) adds, with effect from 1st January 1991, sparkling wines to the list of items to be pre-packed in prescribed quantities except when pre-packed for consumption on board aircraft, ships and trains or for sale duty-free; and extends the requirement to quantity mark from 5L to 10L with effect from 12th June I989 (Part II of the Schedule);
(e) adds, with effect from 1st January 1992, spirits and liqueurs to the list of items to be pre-packed in prescribed quantities except when pre-packed for consumption on board aircraft, ships and trains, or for sale duty-free; and extends the requirement to quantity mark from 5L to 10L with effect from 12th June 1989 (Part III of the Schedule);
(f) takes account of the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System of the European Economic Community, known as the “harmonised system” which includes a Combined Nomenclature replacing the previous Common Customs Tariff Nomenclature.
Contravention of Articles 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 give rise to offences under Article 20 of the Weights and Measures (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 for which the penalty on summary conviction is a fine not exceeding £2,000. In particular, and without prejudice to the provisions of that Article 20, contravention of Articles 2(1)(b) or 5(1)(c) of this Order by the occupier of premises is an offence for which the penalty on summary conviction is a fine not exceeding £2,000.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1989/164/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/weights-and-measures-intoxicating-liquor-order-northern-ireland-1989/note
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