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Offshore Renewable Energy Bill

Administration and enforcement - Administration - Obligation of office holders

112: Office holders not to have pecuniary interest

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"Government workers must not profit from their decisions on offshore energy projects"

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If you work for the government in a role related to the Offshore Renewable Energy Bill, you must not have a financial interest in any permit or offshore renewable energy development. This means you cannot own part of a company or have money invested in something that could benefit from the work you do. There are some exceptions to this rule, which are outlined in the Act or regulations, but generally, you must not have a direct or indirect financial interest in these areas.

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Part 4Administration and enforcement
Administration: Obligation of office holders

112Office holders not to have pecuniary interest

  1. Except as otherwise provided in this Act or the regulations, a person holding any office under, or employed by, the Crown in any capacity in the administration of this Act must not have a direct or an indirect pecuniary interest in any permit or any ORE development.