(1) For this Act, a function is exercised for compliance purposes if the function is exercised to—
(a) find out whether this Act is being complied with; or
(b) investigate an offence, or suspected offence, against this Act.
Note A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including any regulation (see Legislation Act, s 104).
(2) To remove any doubt, a function may be exercised for compliance purposes even if the function is also exercised for 1 or more other purposes.