Schedule 17: Use of forest risk commodities in commercial activity Part 2: Enforcement Powers to confer functions
Paragraph 9 allows for functions to be conferred on one or more enforcement authorities. Sub-paragraph (2) sets out that these functions may include the exercise of discretion, and that regulations may also provide for a person to be authorised to exercise functions on behalf of an enforcement authority.
	Sub-paragraph (3) makes provision for regulations to be made under Part 2 that require an enforcement authority to issue guidance about how it will exercise its functions, and requires them to consult with specified persons before issuing this guidance.