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(1) Where the Minister is of the opinion that uniform provision may reasonably be made in respect of a matter for which by-laws may be made, the Minister may, by legislative instrument, make model by-laws in respect of that matter.

(2) Where a model by-law is not expressed to apply throughout the country, that model by-law shall

(a) apply within the area of authority of the District Assembly that the Minister may specify in the model by-law; and

(b) be subject to the modifications or omissions that the Minister may consider expedient.

(3) Where prior to the enactment of a model by-law, a by-law exists in relation to the subject-matter of the model by-law, that by-law shall to the extent of the provisions of the model by-law, cease to have effect within the area.