Part IX

MISCELLANEOUS

Precautionary principle
38
In carrying out its functions under Part VI of the Act and these Regulations, the National Assembly for Wales is to take into account the precautionary principle.

Revocations
39
The regulations set out in Schedule 5 are revoked in respect of Wales to the extent specified in that Schedule.

Application of Part VI of the Act to the territorial sea
40
1
The amendment of section 127(2) of the Act (definitions etc: application to territorial sea) made by regulation 38(a) of the Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) Regulations 2002 also has effect in relation to Wales.
2
In section 127(2), as so amended, after “as it applies in England” insert “ and applies to the territorial sea adjacent to Wales as it applies in Wales ”.

Application of Part VI of the Act to Wales
41
In consequence of the provision made by regulations 4, 5, 20(1), 30, 31, 34(2) and 40, section 163A of the Act ceases to have effect.