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[F114A References under section 14: time limitsE+W

(1)Every reference under section 14 above shall specify a period (not longer than six months beginning with the date of the reference) within which a report on the reference is to be made.

(2)A report of the [F2CMA] on a reference under section 14 above shall not have effect (and no action shall be taken in relation to it under section 16 below) unless the report is made before the end of the period specified in the reference or such further period (if any) as may be allowed by [F3The Authority] under subsection (3) below.

(3)[F3The Authority] may, if [F3it] has received representations on the subject from the [F2CMA] and is satisfied that there are special reasons why the report cannot be made within the period specified in the reference, extend that period by no more than six months.

(4)No more than one extension is possible under subsection (3) above in relation to the same reference.

(5)[F3The Authority] shall, in the case of an extension made by [F3it] under subsection (3) above—

(a)publish that extension in such manner as [F3it] considers appropriate for the purpose of bringing it to the attention of persons likely to be affected by it; and

(b)send a copy of what has been published by him under paragraph (a) above to the company whose appointment is mentioned in the reference.]

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F3Words in Act substituted (1.4.2006) by virtue of Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 36(2), 105(3); S.I. 2005/2714, art. 4(c)

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