EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

Part 2 of the Regulations sets out the circumstances in which the Secretary of State can direct a relevant licensing body to adopt a code of practice, which satisfies the specified criteria set out in the Schedule, or impose such a code of practice on a relevant licensing body.

Part 3 of the Regulations sets out the powers of the Secretary of State concerning information and financial penalties.

A full impact assessment of the effect that this instrument will have on the costs of business and the voluntary sector is available from the Intellectual Property Office, Concept House, Cardiff Road, Newport NP10 8QQ and is annexed to the Explanatory Memorandum which is available alongside the instrument on www.legislation.gov.uk. Copies have also been placed in the libraries of both Houses of Parliament.