Version Superseded: 03/05/2023
Point in time view as at 06/04/2017. This version of this provision has been superseded.
There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006, Section 78.
(1)The Secretary of State may enter into an agreement with a designated body authorising that body to perform a DEFRA [F1or BEIS] function—
(a)either in relation to the whole of England or in relation to specified areas in England;
(b)subject to paragraph (a), either generally or in specified cases.
“Specified” means specified in the agreement.
(2)An agreement under this section—
(a)may be cancelled by the Secretary of State at any time, and
(b)does not prevent the Secretary of State from performing a function to which the agreement relates.
(3)This section is subject to sections 81 and 82 (reserved functions and maximum duration of agreement).
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 78(1) substituted (9.11.2016) by The Secretaries of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, for International Trade and for Exiting the European Union and the Transfer of Functions (Education and Skills) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/992), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 11(2)(a) (with art. 13)
Commencement Information
I1S. 78 in force at 31.5.2006 by S.I. 2006/1382, art. 2
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