PART 4Intelligence services processing
CHAPTER 1Scope and definitions
Scope
F182BDuration of designation notice
(1)
A designation notice must state when it comes into force.
(2)
A designation notice ceases to be in force at the earliest of the following times—
(a)
at the end of the period of 5 years beginning when the notice comes into force;
(b)
(if relevant) at the end of a shorter period specified in the notice;
(c)
when the notice is withdrawn under section 82C.
(3)
The Secretary of State may give a further designation notice in respect of processing that is, or has been, the subject of a previous designation notice.