# The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Authorisation of Covert Human Intelligence Sources) (Scotland) Order 2014, Article 7: Notification of authorisation for conduct or use of relevant sources

Extent: S

(1) A person who grants or renews an authorisation for the conduct or use of a relevant source must give notice of that authorisation to a Commissioner under this article unless the authorisation is a long term authorisation.
(2) A notice under paragraph (1) must—
(a) be given in writing;
(b) be given within 7 days of the grant or renewal of the authorisation; and
(c) specify—
(i) the grounds on which the person giving the notice is satisfied that the requirements of section 7(2) of the Act are satisfied; and
(ii) the conduct that is, or is to be, authorised.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2014/339/article/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/regulation-of-investigatory-powers-authorisation-of-covert-human-intelligence-sources-scotland-order-2014/article-7
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