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8(1)Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring functions on one or more persons specified in the regulations (each of whom is an “enforcement authority” for the purposes of this Part).

(2)Part 2 regulations may include provision—

(a)conferring functions involving the exercise of discretion;

(b)for the functions of an enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations.

(3)Part 2 regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority to issue guidance about the exercise of its functions.

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I1Sch. 7 para. 8 in force at 9.1.2022 for E.W.S., see s. 147(2)(c)

I2Sch. 7 para. 8 in force at 28.2.2022 for N.I. by S.R. 2022/54, art. 2(1)(e)

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