PART 8Enforcement and Offences

Delegation of Enforcement Powers27.

(1)

The Justifying Authority may delegate any or all of the following powers F1and functions

(a)

the powers under regulation 22 or 23;

(b)

the power to serve a notice under regulation 16, for the purpose of discharging any function delegated under sub-paragraph (a) of this regulation;

F2(ba)

the inspection functions under regulation 23A;

(c)

except in Scotland, the power to institute prosecutions under regulation 26;

and may make such delegation subject to conditions.

(2)

The Justifying Authority may delegate the obligations arising under regulation 14(5) and 18, insofar as they arise out of the discharge or intended discharge of any function delegated under paragraph (1).

(3)

A delegation made under paragraph (1) is a determination to which regulation 14(6) applies.