(1) Any statutory instrument which may be in force at the time of coming into operation of this Act whether made under an enactment that has been repealed by this Act or otherwise repealed shall be deemed to have been made under this Act and shall continue in effect until specifically altered, varied or repealed under this Act. Where any such statutory instrument conflicts in any way with any regulations made under this Act they shall cease to have effect.
(2) A local authority if otherwise empowered by an enactment to make byelaws respecting matters relating to public health within its boundaries may make byelaws not inconsistent with this Act and the regulations made thereunder as may be necessary for matters relating to public health within its boundaries.