101Power to require explanationE+W
(1)The Assembly may by regulations make provision requiring prescribed persons to provide to the Assembly, or to persons authorised by it, an explanation of—
(a)any documents, records or items inspected, copied or produced under sections 98 to 100,
(b)any information provided under those sections, or
(c)any matters which are the subject of the exercise of any functions of the Assembly under this Chapter,
in cases where the Assembly considers the explanation necessary or expedient for the purposes of this Chapter.
(2)Regulations under subsection (1) may require explanations to be provided at such times and places as may be specified by the Assembly.
(3)Any person who without reasonable excuse fails to comply with any requirement imposed by virtue of this section is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.
Commencement Information
I1S. 101 partly in force; s. 101 in force at Royal Assent for certain purposes, see s. 199(1)(4)
I2S. 101 in force at 1.4.2004 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2004/873, art. 2(c)