(1)The Welsh Ministers must issue guidance to the bodies listed in subsection (2) on—
(a)the manner in which the bodies may contribute to the compilation of historic environment records and assist in keeping them up to date, and
(b)the use of historic environment records in the exercise of the bodies’ functions.
(2)The bodies are—
(a)local authorities in Wales;
(b)National Park authorities in Wales;
(c)Natural Resources Wales.
(3)The bodies listed in subsection (2) must have regard to guidance issued under this section.
(4)Before issuing guidance under this section, the Welsh Ministers must consult—
(a)the bodies listed in subsection (2), and
(b)such other persons as the Welsh Ministers consider appropriate.
(5)The Welsh Ministers must lay before the National Assembly for Wales any guidance issued under this section.