+Section 1 Competences and procedures
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Section 1 Competences and procedures

1. Overview

Summary	Regulation
Article 48a Exercise of the powers by ESMA	Article 48a Exercise of the powers by ESMA The powers conferred on ESMA, on any official of ESMA or on any other person authorised by ESMA by Articles 48b to 48d shall not be used to require the disclosure of information or documents that are subject to legal privilege.
Article 48b Request for information
Article 48c General investigations
Article 48d On-site inspections

Requirements
Source	Requirement

Standards
Source	Requirement

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