Weights and Measures Act 1985 (c. 72)

Part IV E+W+S Regulation of Transactions in Goods

Miscellaneous and supplementary E+W+S

Prospective

43 Beer and cider. E+W+S

(1) In ascertaining the quantity of any beer or cider for any of the purposes of section 25 or sections 28 to 31 above, or of the M1 Weights and Measures Act 1963 (Intoxicating Liquor) Order 1984, the gas comprised in any foam on the beer or cider shall be disregarded and, for the purposes of this subsection, “beer” and “cider” have the meanings given by section 1 of the M2 Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1979.

(2) This section shall come into force on such date as the Secretary of State may by order appoint, and different dates may be appointed for different purposes.

Subordinate Legislation Made

P1 S. 43(2) power not yet effectively exercised (power exercised prospectively by S.I. 1992/770 which was revoked 28.10.1993 by S.I.1993/2698, art. 2)

Marginal Citations

M1 S.I. 1984/1314.

M2 1979 c. 4.