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Such delegation may be revoked at any time.","marks":[],"revision":1,"text_hash":"18d3eddcca84b90b3c355a11d3f484bfae925ebac5078faac9660485eeba764a","reason":null}],"markdown":"*In force · Consolidated version of 9 January 2024 · Verified 9 Nov 2026 · [Official source](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:02023R1114-20240109)*\n\n1. <a id=\"p-1\"></a>Where necessary for the proper performance of a supervisory task in respect of [issuers](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/mica/issuer) of significant [asset-referenced tokens](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/mica/asset-referenced-token) or issuers of significant [e-money tokens](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/mica/electronic-money-token), EBA may delegate specific supervisory tasks to a [competent authority](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/mica/competent-authority). Such specific supervisory tasks may include the power to carry out requests for information in accordance with [Article 122](122.md) and to conduct investigations and on-site inspections in accordance with [Article 123](123.md) or [124](124.md).\n2. <a id=\"p-2\"></a>Before delegating a task as referred to in paragraph 1, EBA shall consult the relevant [competent authority](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/mica/competent-authority) about:\n\n    <a id=\"p-2-a\"></a>**(a)** the scope of the task to be delegated;\n\n    <a id=\"p-2-b\"></a>**(b)** the timetable for the performance of the task; and\n\n    <a id=\"p-2-c\"></a>**(c)** the transmission of necessary information by and to EBA.\n3. <a id=\"p-3\"></a>In accordance with the delegated act on fees adopted by the Commission pursuant to [Article 137](137.md)(3) and [Article 139](139.md), EBA shall reimburse a [competent authority](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/mica/competent-authority) for the costs incurred as a result of carrying out delegated tasks.\n4. <a id=\"p-4\"></a>EBA shall review the delegation of tasks at appropriate intervals. Such delegation may be revoked at any time.\n\n### Related\n\n* [competent authority](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/mica/competent-authority) — definition used in this article\n* [issuer](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/mica/issuer) — definition used in this article\n\n***\n\n[Title VII — Competent authorities, EBA and ESMA](../titles/vii.md) › Chapter 5 — EBA’s powers and competences with respect to issuers of significant asset-referenced tokens and issuers of significant e-money tokens · [← Article 137](137.md) · [Article 139 →](139.md)\n"}