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Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008

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16Guidance or directions by Welsh MinistersU.K.

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(1)The Welsh Ministers may give LBRO—

(a)guidance, or

(b)directions,

as to the exercise in relation to Wales of any of its functions relating to a Welsh ministerial matter.

(2)Before giving any guidance or directions under this section the Welsh Ministers must consult—

(a)LBRO, and

(b)such other persons as the Welsh Ministers consider likely to be affected by the guidance or directions, or persons representative of such persons.

(3)The Welsh Ministers must—

(a)publish (in such manner as they consider appropriate) any guidance or directions given under this section, and

(b)lay a copy of any such guidance or directions before the National Assembly for Wales.

(4)LBRO must have regard to any guidance, and comply with any directions, given under this section.

(5)The Welsh Ministers may vary or revoke any guidance or directions given under this section by further guidance or directions under this section.

(6)The Welsh Ministers may not under subsection (1)(b) give LBRO directions relating to the exercise of its functions under section 7 in relation to two or more local authorities in Wales.

(7)The Welsh Ministers may by order require LBRO to exercise its functions under section 7 in relation to two or more local authorities in Wales, so far as relating to a Welsh ministerial matter, in such manner as may be specified in the order.

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