Explanatory Memorandum

High Hedges Act (Northern Ireland) 2011

2011 CHAPTER 21

3 May 2011

Commentary on Sections

Section 19 - Regulations and orders

This section sets out the procedure by which Regulations may be made under this Act.  Subsection (1) establishes that Regulations made under this Act will be subject to negative resolution except for those identified in subsection (2) (i.e. those relating to electronic document delivery, extending the scope of complaints or amending the definition of a ‘high hedge’ and fees) which must be laid before and approved by resolution of the Assembly.