Part 1

Digital Markets
Chapter 2

Strategic Market Status

Procedure

Closing an initial SMS investigation without a decision
12
1
The CMA may close an initial SMS investigation at any time before it has reached a final view on the matters mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) of section 2(1).
2
When the CMA decides to close an initial SMS investigation, the CMA must give the undertaking to which the investigation related a notice to that effect.
3
The notice must include the CMA’s reasons for closing the investigation.
4
As soon as reasonably practicable after giving a notice under subsection (2), the CMA must publish the notice.
S. 12 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 339(1)
S. 12 in force at 1.1.2025 by S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(2)