7Examination of proposed subordinate legislation

### 7 Examination of proposed subordinate legislation > > (1)  In this section, ***relevant Act*** means the Act under which it is intended to make the proposed subordinate legislation. > > > (2)  Proposed subordinate legislation must be submitted to the Chief Parliamentary Counsel for advice as to whether it – > > > > > > (a) appears to be within the powers conferred by the relevant Act; and > > > > > > > (b) appears without clear and express authority being conferred by the relevant Act – > > > > > > > > > > (i) to have a retrospective effect; or > > > > > > > > > > > (ii) to impose a tax, fee, fine, imprisonment or other penalty; or > > > > > > > > > > > (iii) to sub-delegate powers delegated by the relevant Act; and > > > > > > > (c) appears to be within the general objectives of the relevant Act; and > > > > > > > (d) is expressed in as clear and unambiguous language as is reasonably possible.