S.L. 455.13 Art. 3Applicabilityofthe Code and these regulations.

(1) The applicable provisions of the Code shall, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any other law, but subject to the provisions of these regulations, have force of law throughout Malta and subject to such conditions as the Minister may prescribe.

(2) The applicable provisions of the Code are set out in the Schedule to these regulations and shall be interpreted in a manner that is consistent with applicable provisions of the Code. The comments annotating various provisions of the Code shall be used to, where applicable, assist in the understanding and interpretation of the provisions found in the Schedule.

(3) The Schedule shall be considered an integral part of these regulations.

(4) NADOMALTA may from time to time issue commentaries and guidelines referring to the provisions found in these regulations.

(5) The provisions of these regulations shall not apply retrospectively to matters pending before the date these regulations came into effect.