Delegation of Authority to the Agents of the Impots.

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A decision made (13/10/2006) regarding Delegation of Authority to the Agent of the Impots.

Subject:	Delegation of Authority to the Agent of the Impôts
Decision Reference:	MD-HA-2006-0067	Exempt clause(s):		N/A
Type of Report (oral or written):	Written	Person Giving Report (if oral):
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?		Report File ref:		HAD/CST 1
Written Report – Title:	Delegation of the power to grant a licence to import and/or export goods under Article 4 of the Customs and Excise (Import and Export Control) (Jersey) Order 2006 to the Agent of the Impôts	Written report – Author:		David A J Nurse Director, Customs and Excise
Decision(s): Delegation of the power to grant a licence to import and/or export goods under Article 4 of the Customs and Excise (Import and Export Control) (Jersey) Order 2006 to the Agent of the Impôts.
Reason(s) for decision: The Customs and Excise (Import and Export Control) (Jersey) Order 2006 will revoke and replace the Import and Export Control (Jersey) Order 1992. The 2006 Order will control imports and/or exports by setting a licensing regime for restricted goods. All functions relating to licences under Article 4 of the 2006 Order are functions of the Minister, but may be delegated under Article 28(1)(b) of the States of Jersey Law 2005 to the Agent of the Impôts.
Action required: The Executive Officer, Home Affairs, to request the Greffier of the States to present these delegations to the States.
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)			Date of Decision: 13 October 2006