(1) Where the Authority makes a decision under section 190(1)(c), it may direct an authorised officer to carry out an investigation (in this Act referred to as a "directed investigation") to ascertain whether a licensee has contravened or is contravening a relevant obligation.

(2) The Authority may define the scope and terms of the directed investigation, whether as respects the matters under consideration or the period to which the directed investigation is to extend or otherwise and may, in particular, limit the directed investigation to matters connected to particular circumstances.

(3) The Authority may, at any stage prior to the completion of a directed investigation, amend the scope and terms of that investigation.