Agriculture Act 1970

Type Public General Act
Publication 1970-05-29
Last updated 2025-06-16
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Words substituted by virtue of S.I. 1970/1537, arts. 2(2), 7(4)

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S. 79: for previous exercises of power see Index to Government Orders

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S. 79(1)(2)(9): s. 74A (with ss. 66(1), 67(5), 75(1), 76(1), 77, 78(2)(4)(6), 79(1)(2)(9) and 84) power exercised by S.I.1991/973

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S. 79: S. 74A (with ss. 66(1), 75(1), 76(1), 77, 78(2), (4) and (6), 79(1), (2) and (9), 84 and 86(1), (2), (3) and (9)) power exercised by S.R. 1991/540

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S. 79(4)-(8) applied (with modifications) (2.8.1999) by S.I. 1999/1872, reg. 112(1)(2)

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S. 79(4)-(6) modified (6.5.1998) (N.I.) by S.I. 1998/1049, reg. 96(2)(a)(i)

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S. 79(5) modified (6.5.1998) (N.I.) by S.I. 1998/1049, reg. 96(2)(a)(ii)

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S. 79(10): in relation to liability on first and subsequent convictions, Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 35 applies (E.W.) and S.I. 1984/703 (N.I. 3) art. 9 applies (N.I.)

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S. 79(10): Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), s. 289E (in relation to liability on first and subsequent convictions), applies (S.)

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S. 80(1) applied (with modofications) (2.8.1999) by S.I. 1999/1872, reg. 112(1)(2)

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S. 80(1) applied (with modifications) (2.8.1999) by S.I. 1999/1871, reg. 90(5)(6)

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S. 81 applied (with modifications) (2.8.1999) by S.I. 1999/1872, reg. 112(1)(2) S. 81 applied (with modifications) (2.8.1999) by S.I. 1999/1871, reg. 90(5)(6)

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S. 82 applied (with modifications): (E.W.S.) by S.I. 1982/1143, regs. 17(3), 19; (N.I.) by S.R. 1986/67, reg. 19(1); (2.8.1999) by S.I. 1999/1872, reg. 112(1)(2); (2.8.1999) by S.I. 1999.1871, reg. 90(5)(6)

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S. 82(1) modified (6.5.1998) (N.I.) by S.I. 1998/1049, reg. 96(2)(b)

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Words in s. 82(1) substituted (E.W.S.) (30.6.1995) by S.I. 1995/1412, reg. 20(3) (with reg. 23) (which S.I. was revoked (E.) (29.10.2000) by S.I. 2000/2481, reg. 26 and (S.) (31.1.2001 except insofar as it made modifications to the 1970 Act) by S.S.I. 2000/453, reg. 26) and (N.I.) (15.1.1996) by S.R. 1995/451, reg. 20(3) (with reg. 23)

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S. 83 modified (8.9.1999) by S.I. 1999/2325, regs. 7(1)(2), 12

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S. 83 applied (22.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2840, reg. 21(4) (with reg. 22) (which was revoked (30.6.1995) by S.I. 1995/1412, reg. 25 (with reg. 23)); (N.I.) by S.R. 1992/270, reg. 21(4) (with reg. 22) (which was revoked (15.1.1996) by S.R. 1995/451, reg. 25 (with reg. 23))

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S. 83 applied (30.6.1995) by S.I. 1995/1412, reg. 22(5) and expressed to be applied (15.1.1996) (N.I.) by S.R. 1995/451, reg. 22(5)

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S. 83(3): Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 35 (in relation to liability on first and subsequent convictions) and S.I. 1984/703 (N.I. 3) art. 9 (in relation to liability on first and subsequent convictions) applies (N.I)

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S. 83(3): Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), s. 289E, (in relation to liability on first and subsequent convictions), applies (S.)

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S. 84: s. 74A (with ss. 66(1), 67(5), 75(1), 76(1), 77, 78(2)(4)(6), 79(1)(2)(9) and 84) power exercised by S.I. 1991/973 S. 84: s. 74A (with ss. 66(1), 68(1)(1A)(3), 69(1)(3)(6)(7), 70(1), 73(3), 74(1) and 84) power exercised by S.I. 1991/1475

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S. 84: for previous exercises of power see Index to Government Orders

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S. 84: s. 84 (with ss. 66(1), 68(1)(2)(3), 69(1)(3)(6)(7), 70(1), 74(1) and 74A(1)(2)(4)) power exercised by S.I.1991/2197.

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S. 84: S. 74A (with ss. 66(1), 75(1), 76(1), 77, 78(2), (4) and (6), 79(1), (2) and (9), 84 and 86(1), (2), (3) and (9)) power exercised by S.R. 1991/540

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S. 84: S. 74A (with ss. 66(1), 68(1)(1A) and (3), 69(1), (3), (6) and (7), 70(1), 74(1), 74A and 84) power exercised by S.I.1991/2840

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S. 85 modified: (S.) (31.1.2001) by S.S.I. 2000/453, reg. 20(3); (E.)(29.10.2000) by S.I. 2000/2481, reg. 20(4) s. 85 modified (W.) (1.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/343, reg. 18(4)

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S. 86 modified (8.9.1999) by S.I. 1999/2325, regs. 7(1)(2), 13

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S. 86: S. 74A (with ss. 66(1), 75(1), 76(1), 77, 78(2), (4) and (6), 79(1), (2) and (9), 84 and 86(1), (2), (3) and (9)) power exercised by S.R.1991/540

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Words substituted by virtue of S.I. 1970/1537, arts. 2(2), 7(4)

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1.1.1974 appointed under s. 87(1) by S.I. 1973/1520, art. 2

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The text of ss. 30(5), 31(1)(2), 32(4)(a), 33(1), 34(3), 87(3)(4) and 106(6) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

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Pt. IV applied: (E.W.S.) (1.11.1991) by S.I. 1991/2197, reg.11 (with reg. 1(2)(3)); (E.W.S.) (22.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2840, reg. 23 (with reg. 22) (which S.I. was revoked (E.W.S.) (30.6.1995) by 1995/1412, reg. 25); (N.I.) (18.5.1992) by S.R. 1992/187, reg. 11 (with reg. 1(2)); (N.I.) (27.7.1992) by S.R. 1992/270, reg. 23 (with reg. 22)); (E.W.S.) (30.6.1995) by S.I. 1995/1412, reg. 24 (with reg. 23) (which S.I. was revoked (E.) (29.10.2000) by S.I. 2000/2481, reg. 26 and (S.) (31.1.2001 except insofar as it made modifications to the 1970 c. 40) by S.S.I. 2000/453, reg. 26); (N.I.) (15.1.1996) by S.R. 1995/451, reg. 24 (with reg. 23)

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Pt. IV modified (21.6.1996) by S.I. 1996/1342, reg. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. IV modified (8.9.1999) by S.I. 1999/2325, reg. 7(1)(2), 8 (as amended: (E.) (20.3.3001) by S.I. 2001/541, reg. 7(a); (W.) (1.8.2001) by S.I. 2001/2253, reg. 7(a)) Pt. IV extended (W.) (1.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/343, reg. 22

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Pt. IV (except s. 78(10)): Functions of the Secretary of State, the Secretary of State for Scotland or the Secretary of State for Wales transferred to the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (27.12.1999) by S.I. 1999/3141, art. 2(1)(5), 3, Sch. Pt. IV: power to make regulations amended (E.W.) (temp.) by S.I. 2000/656, reg. 14

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Words in s. 98 substituted (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1), Sch. 22 para. 14(5)(a) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3

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Words in s. 98 substituted (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1), Sch. 22 para. 14(5)(b) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3

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Words in s. 98 substituted (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1), Sch. 22 para. 14(5)(c) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3

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Functions of town and country councils under Pt. VI now exercisable (S.) by regional and islands councils: Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (c. 65), s. 137(2)

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Certain functions of river purification authorities transferred (12.10.1995) by 1995 c. 25, s. 21(1)(a)(iv) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1995/2649, art. 2

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S. 99 repealed (E.W.) by Protection from Eviction Act 1977 (c. 43), Sch. 3

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The text of ss. 32(2)(3)(5), 99(2)–(4) and Schedules 2 and 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

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S. 103 repealed by Agriculture Act 1986 (c. 49, SIF 2:1), s. 24(5), Sch. 4 (the repeal being in force 25.9.1986 unless consequential on sections 8 to 10 of the 1986 Act as mentioned in s. 24 of that Act which latter repeals are (prosp.))

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Certain functions of Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food under s. 106 now exercisable (W.) by Secretary of State or Minister and Secretary of State jointly: S.I. 1978/272, art. 2, Sch. 1

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The text of ss. 30(5), 31(1)(2), 32(4)(a), 33(1), 34(3), 87(3)(4) and 106(6) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

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S. 107 repealed by Agriculture Act 1986 (c. 49, SIF 2:1), s. 24(5), Sch. 4 (the repeal being in force on 25.9.1986 unless consequential on ss. 8-10, the latter repeals beingprosp.) and subject to an amendment (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 13 Pt. II para. 2(3); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3

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S. 108: Functions of the Secretary of State, the Secretary of State for Scotland or the Secretary of State for Wales transferred to the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (27.12.1999) by S.I. 1999/3141, art. 2(1)(5), 3, Sch.

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S. 110 applied (with modifications) (2.8.1999) by S.I. 1999/1871, reg. 90(5)(6)

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S. 110(1) modified (6.5.1998) (N.I.) by S.I. 1998/1049, reg. 96(2)(c)

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Words substituted by virtue of Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30), s. 25(2)

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Schedule 1 repealed by Agriculture Act 1986 (c. 49, SIF 2:1), s. 24(5), Sch. 4 (the repeal being in force 25.9.1986 unless consequential on sections 8 to 10 of the 1986 Act as mentioned in s. 24 of that Act which latter repeals are (prosp.))

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The text of ss. 32(2)(3)(5), 99(2)–(4) and Schedules 2 and 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

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Sch. 3 para. 6 repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt.II

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Schedule 3 amended by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130) ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 189(4)–(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 41(2), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58

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The text of ss. 32(2)(3)(5), 99(2)–(4) and Schedules 2 and 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

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S. 74(2) amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 2001/343 reg. 7(1) (W.) (1.5.2003) by The Feeding Stuffs (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/989), regs. 1(1), 4

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S. 74A(3) amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 2001/343 reg. 24(1) (W.) (1.5.2003) by The Feeding Stuffs (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/989), regs. 1(1), 4

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S. 67(8) amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 1999/2325 reg. 9 (W.) (1.5.2003) by The Feeding Stuffs (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/989), regs. 1(1), 7

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Pt. IV amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 1999/2325 reg. 7 (W.) (1.5.2003) by The Feeding Stuffs (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/989), regs. 1(1), 7

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S. 76: amendment to earlier affecting provision S.I. 1999/2325, reg. 10 (W.) (1.5.2003) by The Feeding Stuffs (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/989), regs. 1(1), 7

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Pt. IV modified by S.I. 1999/1663 reg. 6A (as inserted (S.) (26.6.2003) by The Feeding Stuffs (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/277), regs. 1(1), 6)

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Pt. IV amendment to earlier affecting provision S.I. 1999/2325, regs. 7, 8 (S.) (26.6.2003) by The Feeding Stuffs (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/277), regs. 1(1), 9, 10

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S. 67(8) amendment to earlier affecting provision S.I. 1999/2325 reg. 9 (S.) (26.6.2003) by The Feeding Stuffs (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/277), regs. 1(1), 11

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S. 76: amendment to earlier affecting provision S.I. 1999/2325 reg. 10 (S.) (26.6.2003) by The Feeding Stuffs (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/277), regs. 1(1), 12

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S. 77(4) modified by SI 1999/2325 reg. 11-11B (as substituted (S.) (26.6.2003) by The Feeding Stuffs (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/277), regs. 1(1), 13)

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S. 78(6) modified by S.I. 1999/2325, regs. 11-11B (as substituted (S.) (26.6.2003) by The Feeding Stuffs (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/277), regs. 1(1), 13)

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S. 83 amendment to earlier affecting provision S.I. 1999/2325 reg. 12 (S.) (26.6.2003) by The Feeding Stuffs (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/277), regs. 1(1), 14

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S. 86: amendment to earlier affecting provision S.I. 1999/2325, reg. 13 (S.) (26.6.2003) by The Feeding Stuffs (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/277), regs. 1(1), 15

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S. 74A(3) amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 2000/453 reg. 25 (S.) (1.8.2003) by Feeding Stuffs (Scotland) Amendment (No.2) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/312), regs. 1(2), 6

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S. 34 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 2 Group 1

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S. 87(1) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 2 Group 1

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Words in s. 111(2) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 2 Group 1

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