PART 7GENERAL

77The RSE Code: procedure

1

Before issuing or revising the RSE Code, the Welsh Ministers must—

a

consult the persons they think appropriate (if any), and

b

lay before Senedd Cymru a draft of the proposed Code (or, in the case of revisions, of the proposed revised Code).

2

The Welsh Ministers must not issue the RSE Code (or the revised RSE Code) unless a draft of the proposed Code (or of the proposed revised Code)—

a

has been laid before the Senedd under subsection (1)(b), and

b

has been approved by a resolution of the Senedd.

3

If the Senedd resolves to approve a draft laid before it under subsection (1)(b), the Welsh Ministers must issue the RSE Code (or the revised RSE Code) in the form of the draft.

4

Where the Welsh Ministers consult any persons about the RSE Code before this section comes into force, that consultation is to be treated as fulfilling the duty in subsection (1)⁠(a).