PART 7

GENERAL

The RSE Code: procedure
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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).