SCHEDULE 9Repeals and consequential amendments

Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 19251

1

The Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 1925 is amended as follows.

2

Section 1(1) (restriction on exhibition and training of performing animals) ceases to have effect in relation to England.

3

In section 1—

a

in subsection (1), after “animal” insert “ in Wales ”;

b

in subsection (2)—

i

for “Great Britain” substitute “ Wales ”;

ii

after “districts” insert “ in Wales ”.

4

In section 4(1) (offences and legal proceedings), in each of paragraphs (a), (b) and (e), after “animal” insert “ in Wales ”.

5

In section 5 M1 (interpretation, rules, and expenses)—

a

in subsection (1), for the definition of “local authority” substitute—

The expression “local authority” means a county council in Wales or a county borough council in Wales:

b

in subsection (3), omit the words from “, and” to the end.