Gun Barrel Proof Act 1978 (c. 9)

(1) The sections set out in Schedule 1to this Act shall be substituted for the sections 129 to 130 of the M1 Gun Barrel Proof Act 1868 (in this Act referredto as “the Act of 1868”. (2) The transitional provisions set out in Schedule 2 to this Act shall have effect. Modifications etc. (not altering text) C1 The text of ss. 1(1), 2(2), 8(1)(2), Sch. 1, Sch. 3, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991. Marginal Citations M1 1868 c. cxiii.

(1) A person who commits an offence under section 30 (acting as Guardian while not qualified), section 122 (dealing with barrels bearing forged or counterfeit marks etc. ) or section 143 (fraud by officers of the Two Companies) of the Act of 1868 shall be liable— (a) on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum; and (b) on conviction on indictment to a fine. (2) Section 87 (refusing inspection of books), section 100 (acting contrary to declaration) and section 142 (neglect of duties) of the Act of 1868 shall cease to have effect. Modifications etc. (not altering text) C2 The text of ss. 1(1), 2(2), 8(1)(2), Sch. 1, Sch. 3, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.