Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979
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23W Review of part
23W Review of part
(1) The Minister must review this part to determine whether—
(a) the policy objectives of the part remain valid, and
(b) the terms of the part remain appropriate for securing the objectives.
(2) The review must be undertaken as soon as possible after the period of 6 years from the date of assent to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Puppy Farming) Act 2024.
(3) The Minister must table a report on the outcome of the review in each House of Parliament within 12 months after the end of the period of 6 years.
s 23W: Ins 2024 No 85, Sch 1[14].
s 24: Am 1984 No 153, Sch 16; 1985 No 124, Sch 1 (2); 1986 No 56, sec 2; 1987 No 160, Sch 1 (12); 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [38]; 2004 No 24, Sch 1 [4]; 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [11]–[13]; 2007 No 94, Sch 1.79 [1]. Renumbered as sec 23B, 2024 No 85, Sch 1[13].