Night Work (Bakeries) (Amendment) Act, 1981
What is this act about?
This law amends the Night Work (Bakeries) Act, 1936, primarily by changing the rules around night work in bakeries and updating enforcement provisions. It makes it unlawful to carry out manufacturing processes in bakeries during night hours without a specific license.
Who it applies to: Persons who carry on a bakery to which this Act applies; Workers in such bakeries.
At a glance
- Country
- Ireland
- Area of law
- Insolvency and enforcement
- Articles
- 6
- Source
- irishstatutebook.ie
- Text retrieved
- Explanation updated
What does this act regulate?
- The carrying out of manufacturing processes in bakeries during night hours.
- The conditions under which a bakery can obtain a license to perform night work.
- The powers of inspectors to enter and investigate bakeries.
- The prosecution of offences related to night work in bakeries.
Who does this act apply to?
- Persons who carry on a bakery to which this Act applies.
- Workers in such bakeries.
What are the key points?
- It is unlawful to manufacture in a bakery during the period of night, unless under a licence.
- The Minister may issue a licence for night work for a period not exceeding two years, subject to conditions.
- Failure to comply with the night work prohibition can result in a fine not exceeding £500, and a further fine not exceeding £50 per day for a continuing offence (up to a total of £600).
- Making false statements to obtain a licence or failing to comply with licence conditions can result in a fine not exceeding £250.
Insolvency and enforcement
Legal text
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Night Work (Bakeries) (Amendment) Act, 1981 Skip to content Disclaimer Feedback Helpdesk Gaeilge Léim go dtí an t-ábhar Séanadh Aiseolas Deasc chabhrach English Gaeilge English Produced by the Office of the Attorney General Táirgthe ag Oifig an Ard-Aighne Home Legislation Acts of the Oireachtas Statutory Instruments Pre-1922 Legislation Constitution External Resources Bills (Houses of the Oireachtas) Iris Oifigiúil / Official Gazette Revised Acts (LRC) Classified List of Legislation (LRC) Translations (acts.ie) Translations (Houses of the Oireachtas) Government Publications for Sale EU Law (EUR-Lex) FAQ Disclaimer Feedback Helpdesk Search Baile Reachtaíocht Achtanna an Oireachtais Ionstraimí Reachtúla Reachtaíocht Réamh-1922 Bunreacht Acmhainní Seachtracha Billí (Tithe an Oireachtais) Iris Oifigiúil Achtanna Athbhreithnithe (CAD) (An Coimisiún um Athchóiriú an Dlí) Liosta Rangaithe Reachtaíochta Aistriúcháin (achtanna.ie) Aistriúcháin (Tithe an Oireachtais) Foilseacháin Rialtais ar Díol Dlí AE (EUR-Lex) CCanna (Ceisteanna Coitianta) Séanadh Aiseolas Deasc chabhrach Cuardach TitleTeideal Year(s) or rangeBliain nó blianta nó raon TypeCineál All Legislation Acts Statutory Instruments Advanced SearchCuardach Casta HomeBaile ActsAchtanna 1981 Night Work (Bakeries) (Amendment) Act, 1981 Night Work (Bakeries) (Amendment) Act, 1981 Permanent Page URL View by SectionAmharc de réir Ailt View Full ActAmharc ar an Acht Iomlán Bill History Stair Bille Commencement, Amendments, SIs made under the Act Tosach Feidhme, Leasuithe, IRí arna ndéanamh faoin Acht Print Full ActPriontáil an tAcht Iomlán Number 6 of 1981 NIGHT WORK (BAKERIES) (AMENDMENT) ACT, 1981 ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section
Section 1
Interpretation.
Section 2
Unlawful to manufacture in bakery during period of night save under licence.
Section 3
Amendment of section 5 of Principal Act.
Section 4
Powers of entry and investigation.
Section 5
Prosecution of offences.
Section 6
Short title, construction and collective citation.
Acts Referred to Night Work (Bakeries) Act, 1936 1936, No. 42 Petty Sessions (Ireland) Act, 1851 1851, c. 93 Number 6 of 1981 NIGHT WORK (BAKERIES) (AMENDMENT) ACT, 1981 AN ACT TO AMEND AND EXTEND THE NIGHT WORK (BAKERIES) ACT, 1936 , AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER CONNECTED MATTERS. [15th April, 1981] BE IT ENACTED BY THE OIREACHTAS AS FOLLOWS:
Interpretation.
1.—In this Act— “inspector” means a person appointed by the Minister to be an inspector for the purposes of this Act; “the Principal Act” means the Night Work (Bakeries) Act, 1936 .
Unlawful to manufacture in bakery during period of night save under licence.
2.—The Principal Act is hereby amended by the substitution for section 3 of the following section: “3.—(1) Save under and in accordance with a licence under this section, it shall not be lawful for any person who carries on a bakery to which this Act applies to carry on or to permit any worker to carry on in such bakery at any time in the period of night any process of manufacture which is neither the manufacture of biscuits for sale wholesale nor exceptional work.
Amendment of section 5 of Principal Act.
3.—Section 5 of the Principal Act is hereby amended by the deletion of subsection (2).
Powers of entry and investigation.
4.—(1) The powers of entry and inspection conferred on a member of the Garda Síochána by section 9 of the Principal Act shall be exercised by an inspector and, accordingly, that section shall have effect as if for every reference therein to “a member of the Garda Síochána” there were substituted a reference to “an inspector” and for the reference to “Inspector of the Garda Síochána” there were substituted a reference to “the Minister”.
Prosecution of offences.
5.—(1) Proceedings in relation to an offence under the Principal Act may be brought and prosecuted by the Minister.
Short title, construction and collective citation.
6.—(1) This Act may be cited as the Night Work (Bakeries) (Amendment) Act, 1981.
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