Animal Welfare Act 2006 Explanatory Notes

Commentary on Sections

Codes of practice

Section 16: Making of codes of practice: Wales

79.In relation to animals kept in Wales, the power to make codes of practice lies with the National Assembly for Wales in accordance with its own procedures. Similar consultation procedures must be followed in Wales as in England before the code is adopted. The code will state the date on which it comes into force.

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