(1)The [F2CMA] may make such rules about procedural and other matters in connection with the carrying into effect of the provisions of Parts 2 and 2A as it considers appropriate.
(2)If the [F2CMA] is preparing rules under this section it must consult such persons as it considers appropriate.
(3)No rule made by the [F2CMA] is to come into operation until it has been approved by an order made by the Secretary of State.
(4)The Secretary of State may approve any rule made by the [F2CMA]—
(a)in the form in which it is submitted; or
(b)subject to such modifications as he considers appropriate.
(5)If the Secretary of State proposes to approve a rule subject to modifications he must inform the [F2CMA] of the proposed modifications and take into account any comments made by the [F2CMA].
(6)Subsections (3) to (5) apply also to any alteration of the rules made by the [F2CMA].
(7)The Secretary of State may, after consulting the [F2CMA], by order vary or revoke any rules made under this section.
(8)If the Secretary of State considers that rules should be made under this section with respect to a particular matter he may direct the [F2CMA] to exercise its powers under this section and make rules about that matter.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 75A inserted (1.5.2004) by The Competition Act 1998 and Other Enactments (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1261), reg. 1(a), Sch. 1 para. 47
F2Words in s. 75A(1)-(8) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 52 (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)