(1) The following enactments are hereby repealed:-

section 27 of the Towns Ordinance (Cap. 86);

section 138 of the Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29);

Weights and Measures Act, 1964 (Act 255).

(2) Notwithstanding the repeal of the Weights and Measures Act, 1964 (Act 255), and notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Decree, the use of any weight or measure authorised by the Weights and Measures Act, 1964 shall be lawful up to the 31st day of August, 1975.

Provided that on and after the 1st day of September, 1975 only the International System of Units as prescribed by this Decree shall be used.

(3) Notwithstanding any of the foregoing provisions of this Decree, no prosecution shall be brought for any offence under this Decree until after such date as the Commissioner may specify by legislative instrument.