(1) A certificate of suitability of premises given under section 10 of the Act of 1931 that is in force immediately before the relevant date shall, on and after the relevant date, continue in force in accordance with that Act.

(2) Where an application has been made for a certificate of suitability of premises under section 10 of the Act of 1931 but not determined before the relevant date the application shall, on or after the relevant date, be determined in accordance with that Act and where the application is refused, that decision may be appealed under section 13 of that Act.

(3) Where an application referred to in subsection (2) is granted or where the District Court decides to allow an appeal against a refusal to grant the application and a certificate of suitability is issued pursuant to such grant or decision, the Act of 1931 shall apply accordingly.

(4) Where an appeal has been made under section 13 of the Act of 1931 but not determined by the District Court before the relevant date, the appeal shall, on and after such date, be determined in accordance with that Act.