
1 

(1) This Order may be cited as the Health (2006 Act) (Commencement) Order (Northern Ireland) 2012.
(2) In this Order “the Act” means the Health Act 2006.
2 
1st August 2012 is the appointed day for the coming into operation of –
(a) Chapter 1 of Part 3 of the Act as it applies in relation to Northern Ireland, in so far as it is not already in operation; and
(b) Sections 76 and 77 of the Act, in so far as they relate to offences under Chapter 1 of Part 3 (including offences created in regulations under that Chapter).
Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety on 1st August 2012
Dr Norman Morrow
A senior officer of the
Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
