Competition Act 1998

Guidance

7(1)Sub-paragraphs (2) to (4) apply in relation to agreements made during the interim period.

(2)An application may be made to the Director in anticipation of the coming into force of section 13 in accordance with directions given by the Director and such an application is to have effect on and after the starting date as if properly made under section 13.

(3)The Director may, in response to such an application—

(a)give guidance in anticipation of the coming into force of section 2; or

(b)on and after the starting date, give guidance under section 15 as if the application had been properly made under section 13.

(4)Any guidance so given is to have effect on and after the starting date as if properly given under section 15.