Commentary on Sections Part 6: Consumer Protection and Miscellaneous Chapter 1: Consumer Protection Section 140: Section 139: Procedures etc
570.This section requires the Secretary of State to undertake a consultation ahead of making any licence modifications under section 139 and ensures that any such modifications are carried forward into subsequent licences granted by the Authority. The section also sets out the process for the negative resolution procedure to be followed when exercising the modification powers. It also applies a sunset provision to the powers.