Paragraph 7 I1

(1)

No regulations may be made under section 6 by a Northern Ireland department acting alone, so far as they contain provision which relates to a matter in respect of which a power to make subordinate legislation otherwise than under this Act is exercisable by a Northern Ireland department after consulting with a Minister of the Crown, unless the regulations are, to that extent, made after consulting with the Minister of the Crown.

(2)

Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply if—

(a)

the provision could be contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, and

(b)

there would be no requirement for the consent of a Minister of the Crown, or for consultation with a Minister of the Crown, in that case.

(3)

Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply if—

(a)

the provision could be contained in different subordinate legislation made otherwise than under this Act by a Northern Ireland devolved authority acting alone, and

(b)

there would be no requirement for the consent of a Minister of the Crown, or for consultation with a Minister of the Crown, in that case.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 2 para. 7 in force at 14.11.2020 by S.I. 2020/1279, reg. 2(c)