# Statutory Instruments Act 1946, Section 11B: Application in relation to assimilated direct legislation etc

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) For the purposes of this Act, if any assimilated direct legislation confers a power, which is expressed to be exercisable by Order in Council or statutory instrument, to make, confirm or approve any orders, rules, regulations or other subordinate legislation, this Act applies in relation to any document by which that power is exercised as if the assimilated direct legislation were an Act passed after the commencement of this Act.
(2) For the purposes of this Act, if regulations under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 or the Direct Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) Act 2020 confer a power, which is expressed to be exercisable by Order in Council or statutory instrument, to make, confirm or approve any orders, rules, regulations or other subordinate legislation, this Act applies in relation to any document by which that power is exercised as if the regulations conferring the power were an Act passed after the commencement of this Act

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo6/9-10/36/section/11B (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/statutory-instruments-act-1946/section-11B
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