Consumer Scotland Act 2020

4The research and investigation functionS

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(1)Consumer Scotland may obtain, analyse, and keep under review—

(a)information about consumer matters,

(b)information about the views of consumers on consumer matters, and

(c)information of such other description as may be prescribed by the Scottish Ministers by regulations.

(2)Consumer Scotland may also undertake investigations—

(a)into sectors or practices which it considers cause, or may cause, harm to consumers, or

(b)otherwise for the purpose of fulfilling its general function.

Commencement Information

I1S. 4 in force at 1.4.2022 by S.S.I. 2021/464, reg. 2