57Proposed code of practice to be made available for public comment

57 Proposed code of practice to be made available for public comment (1) Before approving a code of practice, the Minister must— (a) advertise the fact that the proposed code has been submitted to him or her for approval and that copies of the proposed code are available for public comment; and (b) make a copy of the proposed code available to anyone who wishes to inspect it; and (c) consider any comments on the proposed code submitted within the time allowed by the Minister. (2) However, the Minister need not do this if he or she is of the opinion that in the public interest the proposed code of practice should be made as soon as is practicable. S. 58 inserted by No. 78/1995 s. 7.