Part 2Prevention and investigation measures

Five year limit on imposition of measures

I1I241Five year limit for Part 2 notices

1

A Part 2 notice—

a

comes into force when the notice is served on the individual or, if later, at the time specified for this purpose in the notice, and

b

is in force for the period of one year.

2

The Secretary of State may by notice extend a Part 2 notice for a period of one year beginning when the Part 2 notice would otherwise expire.

3

A Part 2 notice—

a

may be extended under subsection (2) only if conditions A, C and D are met, and

b

may be so extended on up to four occasions.

4

This section is subject, in particular, to sections 49 (revocation and revival of Part 2 notices) and 50 (replacement of Part 2 notice that is quashed etc).