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121 Codes: procedure.U.K.

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(1)Before issuing a code under section 119, the [F1FCA] must publish a draft of the proposed code in the way appearing to the [F1FCA] to be best calculated to bring it to the attention of the public.

(2)The draft must be accompanied by—

(a)a cost benefit analysis; and

(b)notice that representations about the proposal may be made to the [F1FCA] within a specified time.

(3)Before issuing the proposed code, the [F1FCA] must have regard to any representations made to it in accordance with subsection (2)(b).

(4)If the [F1FCA] issues the proposed code it must publish an account, in general terms, of—

(a)the representations made to it in accordance with subsection (2)(b); and

(b)its response to them.

(5)If the code differs from the draft published under subsection (1) in a way which is, in the opinion of the [F1FCA], significant—

(a)the [F1FCA] must (in addition to complying with subsection (4)) publish details of the difference; and

(b)those details must be accompanied by a cost benefit analysis.

(6)Subsections (1) to (5) do not apply if the [F1FCA] considers that there is an urgent need to publish the code.

(7)Neither subsection (2)(a) nor subsection (5)(b) applies if the [F1FCA] considers—

(a)that, making the appropriate comparison, there will be no increase in costs; or

(b)that, making that comparison, there will be an increase in costs but the increase will be of minimal significance.

(8)The [F1FCA] may charge a reasonable fee for providing a person with a copy of a draft published under subsection (1).

(9)This section also applies to a proposal to alter or replace a code.

[F2(10)Cost benefit analysis” means—

(a)an analysis of the costs together with an analysis of the benefits that will arise—

(i)if the proposed code is issued, or

(ii)if subsection (5)(b) applies, from the code that has been issued, and

(b)subject to subsection (10A), an estimate of those costs and of those benefits.

(10A)If, in the opinion of the FCA—

(a)the costs or benefits referred to in subsection (10) cannot reasonably be estimated, or

(b)it is not reasonably practicable to produce an estimate,

the cost benefit analysis need not estimate them, but must include a statement of the FCA's opinion and an explanation of it.]

(11)The appropriate comparison” means—

(a)in relation to subsection (2)(a), a comparison between the overall position if the code is issued and the overall position if it is not issued;

(b)in relation to subsection (5)(b), a comparison between the overall position after the issuing of the code and the overall position before it was issued.

Textual Amendments

F1Word in ss. 121-130A substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 9 para. 9(1)(2) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

F2S. 121(10)(10A) substituted for s. 121(10) (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 9 para. 9(3) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

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