SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 3Corresponding code of practice for Welsh devolved powers of entry

1Code of practice

1

The Welsh Ministers may prepare a code of practice containing guidance about the exercise of—

a

powers of entry, or

b

associated powers,

in relation to matters within the legislative competence of the National Assembly for Wales.

2

Such a code may, in particular, include provision about—

a

considerations before exercising, or when exercising, any such powers,

b

considerations after exercising any such powers (such as the retention of records, or the publication of information, about the exercise of any such powers).

3

Such a code—

a

need not contain provision about every type of power of entry or associated power,

b

may make different provision for different purposes.

4

In the course of preparing such a code in relation to any powers, the Welsh Ministers must consult—

a

such persons appearing to the Welsh Ministers to be representative of the views of persons entitled to exercise the powers concerned as the Welsh Ministers consider appropriate, and

b

such other persons as the Welsh Ministers consider appropriate.