(1) This section applies where a local weights and measures authority in England and Wales intends to start proceedings for an offence under an enactment listed in Part 1 of Schedule 15.

(2) Before starting the proceedings the authority -

(a) must by notice inform the CMA of its intention to do so, and

(b) may only start the proceedings on or after the relevant day.

(3) The "relevant day" is -

(a) the day on which the CMA notifies the authority that the CMA has received the authority's notice given under subsection (2)(a), or

(b) if sooner, the day beginning 14 days after the day on which that notice was given.

(4) Where the authority starts the proceedings, the authority must by notice inform the CMA of outcome of the proceedings.

(5) A failure of an authority to comply with a requirement under this section does not invalidate any proceedings started by the authority.