8Proposals for pilots made by the Welsh MinistersE+W
(1)Before making pilot regulations that have not been the subject of a proposal under sections 9 to 11, the Welsh Ministers must consult each returning officer for an area to which the regulations will apply about their proposals for the pilot to be provided for in the regulations.
(2)After consulting in accordance with subsection (1) and before making pilot regulations relating to any relevant electoral matter, the Welsh Ministers must—
(a)submit proposals for the pilot to be provided for in regulations to the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru, and
(b)have regard to the Commission’s report on the proposals under section 14.
(3)This section does not apply to pilot regulations that only contain provision of the kind specified in section 5(4) if they are made before the end of the period of 12 months beginning with the day on which this Act receives Royal Assent.
Commencement Information
I1S. 8 in force at 10.9.2024, see s. 72(1)(a)