# English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026, Section 70: “National standard” and “regulated licence”

Extent: E+W
Status: prospective

A “national standard” is a standard prescribed by the Secretary of State under any of sections 71 to 73.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/23/section/70 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/english-devolution-and-community-empowerment-act-2026/section-70
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