8(1)Where before the commencement of paragraphs 21 and 23 of Schedule 6 to this Act—S
(a)a warrant has been granted under any of the enactments to which this paragraph applies; and
(b)no diligence has been executed in pursuance of the warrant,
the warrant shall cease to have effect.
(2)Where before the commencement of the said paragraphs 21 and 23—
(a)a warrant has been granted under any of the enactments to which this paragraph applies; and
(b)diligence has been executed in pursuance of the warrant,
the diligence shall proceed as if this Act had not been passed.
(3)This paragraph applies to the following enactments—
(a)section 253 of the M1Customs and Excise Act 1952;
(b)paragraph 10 of Schedule 2 to the M2Betting and Gaming Duties Act 1972;
(c)section 117 of the M3Customs and Excise Management Act 1979;
(d)section 29 of the M4Betting and Gaming Duties Act 1981.