Part 6

Distribution of revenue

Applications for resolution process to be triggered

Applications under section 57: procedural and other requirements
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1
Before making an application under section 57, a specified competition organiser (“the notifier”) must—
a
notify the other specified competition organiser (“the respondent”) that the notifier intends to make the application, and
b
send a copy of the notification to the IFR.
2
A notification under subsection (1)(a) must—
a
set out details of the question or questions for resolution mentioned in section 57(1) to which it is intended the application will relate,
b
specify the qualifying football season or seasons to which that question relates or those questions relate,
c
explain why the notifier considers that at least one of the conditions in section 57 is met in relation to that season or those seasons,
d
invite the respondent to make representations about the content of the notification, and
e
specify the means by which, and the period within which, such representations must be made.
3
The period specified in the notice for making representations must be a period of not less than 14 days beginning with the day on which the notice is given.
4
An application under section 57 must not be made before the end of the period of five days beginning with the last day on which representations may be made.
5
An application under section 57 must—
a
set out details of the question or questions for resolution mentioned in section 57(1) to which the application relates,
b
specify the qualifying football season or seasons to which that question relates or those questions relate,
c
explain why the notifier considers that at least one of the conditions in section 57 is met in relation to that season or those seasons, and
d
be accompanied by copies of any representations made by the respondent about the content of the notification under subsection (1)(a).