261Continuing effect of corresponding exemptions

261 Continuing effect of corresponding exemptions

(1)  This regulation applies to an exemption (however described) that –

(a) was granted under a law regulating the transport of dangerous goods by road or rail made by another State that has passed or has indicated that it intends to pass a corresponding law; and

(b) was in force in that State immediately before the commencement of the Act; and

(c) is an exemption from compliance with a provision of the law of the other State (the corresponding provision) corresponding to a provision of the Act or these regulations.

(2)  Except for circumstances that do not exist in this State, an exemption to which subregulation (1) applies has effect for the Act or these regulations as if it were an exemption granted by a corresponding authority from compliance with the corresponding provision.