# Transport Act 2000, Section 123I: Postponement of local service contracts


(1) If it appears to the authority or authorities that have made a franchising scheme appropriate to do so, they may decide that—
(a) the date specified under section 123H(2)(c), or
(b) a date specified under section 123H(3)(b),
is to be postponed (or further postponed).
(2) Before making such a decision they must (if possible) consult—
(a) persons operating local services who would, in their opinion, be affected by the decision;
(b) other persons whom, in their opinion, it would be appropriate to consult.
(3) Within a period of 14 days beginning with the date on which any such decision is made they must give notice of the decision—
(a) in such manner as they consider appropriate for drawing it to the attention of persons in the area to which it relates,
(b) to all persons operating local services who would, in their opinion, be affected by the decision, and
(c) to a traffic commissioner.
(4) The notice must include a statement of the reasons for making the decision.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/123I (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/transport-act-2000/section-123I
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