91Power to require explanationE+W
(1)The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision requiring prescribed persons to provide to the CSCI, or to persons authorised by it, an explanation of—
(a)any documents, records or items inspected, copied or provided under sections 88 to 90,
(b)any information provided under those sections, or
(c)any matters which are the subject of the exercise of any functions of the CSCI under this Chapter,
in cases where the CSCI considers the explanation necessary or expedient for the purposes of this Chapter.
(2)Regulations under subsection (1) may require explanations to be provided at such times and places as may be specified by the CSCI.
(3)Any person who without reasonable excuse fails to comply with any requirement imposed by virtue of this section is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.
Commencement Information
I1S. 91 partly in force; s. 91 in force at Royal Assent for certain purposes, see s. 199(1)(4)
I2S. 91 in force at 1.4.2004 for E. insofar as not already in force by S.I. 2004/759, art. 4(2)(a)