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Regulation 22 Rules

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(1)

The Regulator must prescribe, in writing, rules for the professional conduct of authorised persons.

(2)

Before prescribing such rules, the Regulator must consult such persons as appear to him to represent the views of persons engaged in the provision of regulated claims management services, and such other organisations, as he considers appropriate.

(3)

The rules—

(a)

may make provision that applies generally, or only in specified cases or circumstances;

(b)

may make different provision for different cases or circumstances; and

(c)

may include transitional, incidental or consequential provisions.

(4)

The Regulator must not prescribe such rules unless the Secretary of State has approved a draft of the rules.

(5)

Paragraph (4) has no effect while the Secretary of State is exercising the functions of the Regulator.

(6)

The Regulator must publish the approved rules—

(a)

on his website; and

(b)

in printed form.

(7)

Rules prescribed under paragraph (1) have effect only from the date on which they are published in accordance with sub-paragraph (6)(a).