Deregulation and Contracting Out Act 1994

Application of provisions to other interested persons

5 (1) This paragraph confers power to provide that, where—

(a) a third person will or may be required to meet or make a significant contribution towards the cost of observing the restriction or complying with the requirement or condition; or

(b) the enforcement action which may be or has been taken specifically relates to goods or services which are to be or have been supplied by a third person,

any relevant provision shall, with any modifications specified in the order, apply in relation to that person.

(2) In this paragraph—

• “relevant provision” means any provision made by virtue of paragraphs 1 to 4 above or any provision of the relevant enactment which is to the like effect;

• “third person” means any person other than the one against whom enforcement action may be or has been taken.