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F1SCHEDULE A1Regulation of licensing bodies

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Licensing code ombudsman

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1

The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision—

a

for the appointment of a person (the “licensing code ombudsman”) to investigate and determine disputes about a licensing body's compliance with its code of practice;

b

for the reference of disputes to the licensing code ombudsman;

c

for the investigation and determination of a dispute so referred.

2

Provision made under this paragraph may in particular include provision—

a

about eligibility for appointment as the licensing code ombudsman;

b

about the disputes to be referred to the licensing code ombudsman;

c

requiring any person to provide information, documents or assistance to the licensing code ombudsman for the purposes of an investigation or determination;

d

requiring a licensing body to comply with a determination of the licensing code ombudsman;

e

about the payment of expenses and allowances to the licensing code ombudsman.