Introductory text

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

Made 1st September 1987

Laid before Parliament 14th September 1987

Coming into force 1st January 1988

Whereas the Secretary of State pursuant to section 86(2) of the Weights and Measures Act 1985^f1 has consulted such organisations as appear to him to be representative of interests substantially affected by these Regulations:

Now, therefore, the Secretary of State, in exercise of powers conferred on him by sections 15(1)(g), 23(1)(a), (d), 48(1)(a), (1A), 66, 68(1), (1A) (a), 86(1) and 94(1) of the Weights and Measures Act 1985 and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Regulations:

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Footnotes

f1: 1985 c. 72; Section 68(1) defines “regulations”, Sections 48(1A) and 68 (1A) have effect by virtue of the modifications to Part V of the Act made by paragraphs 2(b) and 8(b) of Part II of Schedule 3 to the Weights and Measures (Packaged Goods) Regulations 1986 (S.I. 1986/2049) and Section 94(1) defines “prescribed”.