Criminal courts, procedure, evidence and justice

Penalties under food and drugs legislation.
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In the Food and Drugs (Scotland) Act 1956—
a
in subsection (1)(a) of section 40 (which relates to penalties) the words from “or to imprisonment” to “offence is continued” shall cease to have effect ;
b
in subsection (1)(b) the words from “and”, where it occurs for the second time, to the end shall cease to have effect ;
c
in subsection (8A) of section 56 (which specifies certain maximum penalties)—
i
in paragraph (a) the words “or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or both” shall cease to have effect ; and
ii
in paragraph (b)(i) the words “or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or both” shall cease to have effect.
1956 c. 30.