Notification for a decision in relation to agreements

7.—(1) A party to an agreement who applies for the agreement to be examined under this regulation must—

(a) notify the Director of the agreement; and

(b) apply to him for a decision.

(2) On an application under this regulation, the Director may make a decision as to whether the prohibition in Article 81(1) has been infringed.

(3) If an agreement is notified to the Director under this regulation, the application may include a request for the agreement to which it relates to be granted an exemption.