Competition Act 1998
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SCHEDULE 6 Notification under Chapter II: Procedure
Section 20(2). Terms used 1 In this Schedule— “applicant” means the person making an application to which this Schedule applies; “application” means an application under section 21 or an application under section 22; “application for guidance” means an application under section 21; “application for a decision” means an application under section 22; “other party”, in relation to conduct of two or more persons, means one of those persons other than the applicant; “rules” means rules made by the OFT under section 51; and “specified” means specified in the rules. General rules about applications 2 (1) An application must be made in accordance with rules. (2) If the conduct to which an application relates is conduct of two or more persons, the applicant must take all reasonable steps to notify all of the other parties of whom he is aware— (a) that the application has been made; and (b) as to whether it is for guidance or a decision. (3) Notification under sub-paragraph (2) must be in the specified manner. Preliminary investigation 3 (1) If, after a preliminary investigation of an application, the OFT considers that it is likely that the conduct concerned will infringe the Chapter II prohibition, it may make a decision (“a provisional decision”) under this paragraph. (2) If the OFT makes a provisional decision, it must notify the applicant in writing of that decision. (3) When making a provisional decision, the OFT must follow such procedure as may be specified. (4) A provisional decision does not affect the final determination of an application. (5) If the OFT has given notice to the applicant under sub-paragraph (2) in respect of an application for a decision, he may continue with the application under section 22. Procedure on application for guidance 4 When determining an application for guidance, the OFT must follow such procedure as may be specified. Procedure on application for a decision 5 (1) When determining an application for a decision, the OFT must follow such procedure as may be specified. (2) The OFT must arrange for the application to be published in such a way as it thinks most suitable for bringing the application to the attention of those likely to be affected by it, unless the OFT is satisfied that it will be sufficient ... to seek information from one or more particular persons other than the applicant. (3) In determining the application, the OFT must take into account any representations made to it by persons other than the applicant. Publication of decisions 6 If the OFT determines an application for a decision it must publish its decision, together with its reasons for making it, in such manner as may be specified.
SCHEDULE 6 Notification under Chapter II: Procedure
Section 20(2). Terms used 1 In this Schedule— “applicant” means the person making an application to which this Schedule applies; “application” means an application under section 21 or an application under section 22; “application for guidance” means an application under section 21; “application for a decision” means an application under section 22; “other party”, in relation to conduct of two or more persons, means one of those persons other than the applicant; “rules” means rules made by the OFT under section 51; and “specified” means specified in the rules. General rules about applications 2 (1) An application must be made in accordance with rules. (2) If the conduct to which an application relates is conduct of two or more persons, the applicant must take all reasonable steps to notify all of the other parties of whom he is aware— (a) that the application has been made; and (b) as to whether it is for guidance or a decision. (3) Notification under sub-paragraph (2) must be in the specified manner. Preliminary investigation 3 (1) If, after a preliminary investigation of an application, the OFT considers that it is likely that the conduct concerned will infringe the Chapter II prohibition, it may make a decision (“a provisional decision”) under this paragraph. (2) If the OFT makes a provisional decision, it must notify the applicant in writing of that decision. (3) When making a provisional decision, the OFT must follow such procedure as may be specified. (4) A provisional decision does not affect the final determination of an application. (5) If the OFT has given notice to the applicant under sub-paragraph (2) in respect of an application for a decision, he may continue with the application under section 22. Procedure on application for guidance 4 When determining an application for guidance, the OFT must follow such procedure as may be specified. Procedure on application for a decision 5 (1) When determining an application for a decision, the OFT must follow such procedure as may be specified. (2) The OFT must arrange for the application to be published in such a way as it thinks most suitable for bringing the application to the attention of those likely to be affected by it, unless the OFT is satisfied that it will be sufficient ... to seek information from one or more particular persons other than the applicant. (3) In determining the application, the OFT must take into account any representations made to it by persons other than the applicant. Publication of decisions 6 If the OFT determines an application for a decision it must publish its decision, together with its reasons for making it, in such manner as may be specified.
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