Article 28.
F1certain functions transf. by SR 1999/481
1. Any application for a transitional exemption order made by the responsible body in relation to an establishment falling within paragraph 1 or 5 of the table in Article 24 shall be made to the Department of Education and in relation to an establishment falling within paragraph 2 of that table shall be made to the Commission.N.I.
2. An application under paragraph 1 shall specify the transitional period proposed by the responsible body to be provided for in the order, the stages by which within that period the body proposes to move to the position where Article 24( b) is complied with, and any other matters relevant to the terms and operation of the order applied for.N.I.
3. The Department of Education on any application under paragraph 1 may make a transitional exemption order on such terms and conditions as it may think fit.N.I.
4. The Commission on any application under paragraph 1 may if it thinks fit make a transitional exemption order, but shall not make such an order unless it is satisfied that the terms of the application are reasonable having regard to the nature of the premises at which the establishment is carried on, the accommodation, equipment and facilities available, and the financial resources of the responsible body.N.I.