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A bishop needs the local bishop’s permission to confer holy orders (Can. 1017) - Tolle Lege

Canon Law

Can. 1017

A bishop cannot confer orders outside his own jurisdiction without the permission of the diocesan bishop.

Read in full at Vatican.va

Source: Code of Canon Law (Vatican.va)