# The Competition Act 1998 (Competition and Markets Authority's Rules) Order 2014, Paragraph 21: Consultation


(1) Where the CMA, if it proposes to take action, is required to consult a person under the Rules, it must—
(a) subject to rules 18 and 19, give notice to that person; and
(b) state in that notice the action the CMA proposes to take, its reasons for proposing such action and the period within which that person may make written representations to the CMA on these matters.
(2) Where the CMA, if it proposes to take action—
(a) is required to consult the public under the Rules; or
(b) proposes to consult the public in exercise of its discretion to do so under the Rules,
it must publish a notice stating the action it proposes to take, its reasons for proposing such action and the period within which written representations may be made to the CMA on these matters.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/458/schedule/paragraph/21 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/competition-act-1998-competition-and-markets-authoritys-rules-order-2014/schedule/paragraph-21
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