1. This Order may be cited as the Deregulation (Model Appeal Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 1997 and shall come into operation on 16th July 1997.
2. The Department of Economic Development hereby prescribes, as model provisions with respect to appeals against enforcement action, the model rules set out in the Schedule, of which—
(a)the Rules contained in Chapter I of the model Rules concern the conduct of appeals against enforcement action, and
(b)the rule set out in Chapter II of the model Rules determines the procedure to be followed before enforcement action is taken,
with a view to their being incorporated, if thought fit and with or without modifications, in enactments which include provision the effect of which is to impose, or authorise or require the imposition of, a restriction, requirement or condition affecting any person in the carrying on of any trade, business or profession or otherwise.
3. In any enactment, any reference to the “model provisions with respect to appeals” shall, unless the contrary intention appears, be taken as a reference to the provisions set out in the Schedule.
Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Economic Development on
L.S.
M. J. Briant
Assistant Secretary
4th June 1997.