Transitional Provisions and Savings7.
(1)
In this article—
(a)
“the effective date” means 1 April 2013;
(b)
“relevant function” means any function which, by virtue of any provision made by this Order, becomes exercisable on the effective date by the Natural Resources Body for Wales.
(2)
Anything (including, without limitation, legal proceedings) which, at the effective date, is in the process of being done by or in relation to the licensing authority in the exercise of, or in connection with, a relevant function may be continued by or in relation to the Natural Resources Body for Wales acting on behalf of the licensing authority.
(3)
Anything done by or in relation to the licensing authority before the effective date in the exercise of, or otherwise in connection with, a relevant function is, so far as is required for continuing its effect on and after that date, to have effect as if done by or in relation to the Natural Resources Body for Wales acting on behalf of the licensing authority.