15Authority may grant class exemptions on its own initiative

15 Authority may grant class exemptions on its own initiative

(1) The Authority may on its own initiative grant an exemption from any provision of these Regulations in respect of a class of activities, premises, licensees or other persons.

(2) The Authority must not grant an exemption under this regulation unless it is satisfied that—

(a) a level of health and safety of persons, and a level of safety of property, will be achieved that is at least equivalent to that which would be achieved by compliance with the provision; or

(b) the provision that is to be the subject of the exemption is a requirement under these Regulations that is⎯

(i) not directly associated with a measure to eliminate or reduce any risk; and

(ii) inappropriate or unnecessary in the circumstances.

(3) An exemption under this regulation must be in writing.

(4) The Authority may impose any of the conditions specified in regulation 14(7) on an exemption granted under this regulation.

(5) A person to whom an exemption has been granted must comply with each condition imposed on the exemption.

(6) If the Authority grants an exemption under this regulation, it must publish a notice in the Government Gazette that—

(a) states that the exemption has been granted; and

(b) identifies to whom and to what the exemption applies; and

(c) identifies the provisions of these Regulations to which the exemption relates; and

(d) states when the exemption takes effect; and

(e) includes any other details that the Authority considers to be appropriate.