Slaughterhouses Act 1974

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44 Regulations.E+W

Any regulations under this Part of this Act shall be made by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

45 Interpretation of Part II.E+W

In this Part of this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—

  • contravention” in relation to a provision of this Part of this Act or of any regulations made under it, includes a failure to comply with that provision;

  • [F1district”, in relation to a local authority who are the council of a Welsh county or county borough, means that county or county borough;]

  • horse” includes ass and mule;

  • knacker’s yard” means any building, premises or place used in connection with the business of killing animals whose flesh is not intended for sale for human consumption;

  • local authority” means the council [F2 of a Welsh county or county borough or]of a district or London borough or the Common Council of the City of London;

  • the Minister” means the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food;

  • slaughterhouse” means any building, premises or place used in connection with the business of killing animals whose flesh is intended for sale for human consumption.

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F1Definition of “district”inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 66(6), Sch. 16, para. 43(3)(a), (with ss. 54(5)(7), 55(5)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 4, Sch. 2

F2In s. 45 words inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 66(6), Sch. 16, para. 43(3)(b), (with ss. 54(5)(7), 55(5)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 4, Sch. 2