2 (1) This paragraph applies where immediately before the coming into force of section (Regulation of cosmetic piercing and skin-colouring businesses)—

(a) there is in force a resolution under section 13(2) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (c. 30) that section 15 of that Act is to apply to an authority's area, and

(b) the resolution specifies as the day for the coming into force of that section the day on which section (Regulation of cosmetic piercing and skin-colouring businesses) comes into force, or any later day.

(2) The coming into force of section (Regulation of cosmetic piercing and skin-colouring businesses) shall not affect—

(a) the validity of the resolution, or

(b) the descriptions of person in relation to whom section 15 of that Act applies in pursuance of the resolution.