Further powers of the Welsh Ministers in connection with withdrawal from the EU
12Review and sunset of the power in section 11(1)
1
No regulations may be made under section 11(1) after the end of a period of 5 years beginning with exit day.
2
But the Welsh Ministers may by regulations extend the period mentioned in subsection (1).
3
Regulations under subsection (2)—
a
may extend the period on more than one occasion;
b
must come into force before the end of the period mentioned in subsection (1) or, if the period has been extended by previous regulations, the end of that extended period;
c
must not extend the period on any occasion for more than 5 years.
4
Before making regulations under subsection (2), the Welsh Ministers must lay before the National Assembly for Wales a report on—
a
the operation and effect of the power in section 11(1) and provision made under it, and
b
the continuing need or otherwise for the power.
5
In preparing a report, the Welsh Ministers must consult such persons as they consider appropriate.
6
A report does not need to deal with a period dealt with in a previous report.