Frequency of statutory inspections
1.—(1) Article 13 of the Tourism (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (NI 3) (certified tourist establishments to be inspected on at least one occasion in each year) is amended as follows.
(2) In paragraph (1)(a) for “in each year” substitute “in every period of 4 years”.
(3) In paragraph (4) for “11 months” substitute “47 months”.
(4) At the end add—
“(14) The Department may by order substitute for the period for the time being mentioned in paragraph (1)(a) such other period as is specified in the order.
(15) An order under paragraph (14)—
(a)shall not be made unless a draft of the order has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, the Assembly; and
(b)may contain such incidental, consequential, supplementary or transitional provisions (including provisions modifying this Order) as the Department thinks necessary or expedient.”.