238BCertain tariffs, and variations of certain tariffs, not to come into force for an extended period

##### 238B Certain tariffs, and variations of certain tariffs, not to come into force for an extended period (1) Subject to subsection (3), a BCS tariff of a carrier that is a tariff in relation to which section 238A applies does not come into force before: (a) the 15th business day after a carrier has given AUSTEL a copy of the tariff; or (b) if AUSTEL notifies the carrier in writing that the tariff may come into force on an earlier day—that day. (2) Subject to subsection (3), a variation of a BCS tariff of a carrier that is a tariff in relation to which section 238A applies does not come into force before: (a) the 15th business day after a carrier has given AUSTEL a copy of the variation; or (b) if AUSTEL notifies the carrier in writing that the variation may come into force on an earlier day—that day. (3) Subsection (1) does not apply to a tariff, and subsection (2) does not apply to a variation of a tariff, if the tariff or variation was already in force at the commencement of this section. (4) The giving of a notice under paragraph (1)(b) or (2)(b) in relation to a tariff or variation of a tariff does not prevent AUSTEL exercising any power it has under this Act to disallow the tariff or variation. (5) This section does not affect the operation of subsection 190(4) or 192(3).