252EPower to make exclusions from duties under sections 252A to 252D

1

The Secretary of State may by order—

a

exclude services from one or more of the duties imposed by sections 252A to 252D;

b

provide that one or more of those duties applies to services of a particular class or description, particular services or services provided by a particular person only to such extent as is specified in the order; or

c

provide that one or more of those duties applies with specified modifications in the case of services of a particular class or description, particular services or services provided by a particular person.

2

Before making an order under this section the Secretary of State must consult the Committee and the Rail Passengers' Council.

3

The power to make exclusions by an order under this section includes—

a

power to exclude services of a particular class or description, particular services or services provided by a particular person; and

b

power to provide that services are excluded subject to compliance with specified conditions.

4

An order under this section may not revoke an exclusion except—

a

for breach of a condition; or

b

in accordance with the order that made it.