PART 2

Other aviation matters

Aviation security

Power to modify functions of CAA etc relating to aviation security
81
After section 21I of the Aviation Security Act 1982 (inserted by section 80) insert—

Power to modify functions of CAA etc relating to aviation security
21J
1
The Secretary of State may by regulations modify—
a
the functions of the CAA relating to the purposes to which this Part of this Act applies, and
b
the functions under this Part of this Act of persons authorised in writing by the CAA for the purposes of this Part.
2
Regulations under this section may, in particular—
a
confer powers, or impose duties, on the CAA or persons mentioned in subsection (1)(b),
b
remove or restrict powers or duties of the CAA or such persons,
c
require the CAA to comply with directions given by the Secretary of State when carrying out a function conferred by the regulations,
d
make different provision for different cases,
e
amend or repeal an enactment (whenever passed), including a provision of this Part of this Act, and amend or revoke a provision of an instrument made under an enactment (whenever made), and
f
include consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional, transitory and saving provision.
3
The Secretary of State must consult the CAA before making regulations under this section.
4
The regulations must be made by statutory instrument.
5
A statutory instrument containing the regulations may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.
S. 81 in force at 1.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/262, art. 3(d)