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8(1)A section 87 order may include provision making the exercise of a specified function or description of functions conferred on the board—U.K.

(a)subject to the approval of the appropriate authority, or

(b)subject to any other conditions.

(2)The provision that may be made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1)(b) includes, in particular—

(a)provision requiring the board to be satisfied, before a levy is—

(i)imposed, or

(ii)terminated,

that the imposition or termination of the levy is desired by a substantial number of the persons who would be or are affected by the levy;

(b)provision requiring ballots to be conducted, in such circumstances as may be specified in the order, for the purpose of ascertaining the views of persons who would be or are affected by a levy;

(c)provision requiring the board to consult a specified person or a description of persons before exercising a specified function or description of functions.

(3)A section 87 order may include provision for the appointment of a Consumers' Committee which the board is required to consult in relation to specified matters.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 10 para. 8 in force at 1.10.2006 by S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2 (with Sch.)

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