Transitory and transitional provisions

3.—(1) Until section 18(2) comes into force, section 18(1)(a) is to be read as if the words “(other than by virtue of a licence under Part 5), or” were omitted.

(2) Until section 73 comes into force—

(a)section 25(3)(a) is to be read as if sub-paragraph (ii) were omitted;

(b)section 25(3)(b) is to be read as if the words “, or by the Board in its capacity as a licensing authority,” were omitted;

(c)the definition of “relevant authorised person” in section 64(5) is to have effect as if the words “(other than by the grant of a licence under Part 5)” were omitted;

(d)section 167(2)(a) is to be read as if the words “or a licensing authority” were omitted;

(e)section 167(2)(b) is to be read as if the words “or section 73” were omitted;

(f)sections 168(2) and 169(1) are to be read as if the words “, a licensing authority” were omitted; and

(g)section 171 is to be read as if the words “or licensing authority” were omitted.