Explanatory Notes

Animal Welfare Act 2006

2006 CHAPTER 45

8 November 2006

Commentary on Sections

Codes of practice

Section 17: Revocation of codes of practice

80.Codes of practice may be revoked by the Secretary of State or the National Assembly for Wales by order.

81.Section 61subsections (3) to (5) provide that where a code is revoked without being replaced, a draft of the instrument containing the revocation order must be laid before Parliament.