The effect of section 14(1) of the Agricultural Sector (Wales) Act 2014 (“the Act”) is that the Act is to lapse on 30 July 2018, unless an order is made by the Welsh Ministers under section 14(2) providing that the Act is to continue in effect. This Order is such an order and provides that the Act is to continue in effect.

The Regulatory Impact Assessment applicable to this Order is obtainable from the Department of Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs, Welsh Government, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NQ and on the Welsh Government website at www.gov.wales.