Explanatory Notes

Agricultural Sector (Wales) Act 2014

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30 July 2014

Commentary on Sections

Section 9 - Information obtained by officers

44.Under this section, information that has been obtained by officers for the purposes of the Act may be supplied to the Welsh Ministers (typically to enable them to bring prosecutions under the Act) or to the person to whom the information applies (so that civil proceedings may be brought in respect of the underpayment).

45.However, the Welsh Ministers may not supply information received under this section to any other person or body unless it is required for criminal or civil proceedings.