39Canopy contribution agreements—exemption

39 Canopy contribution agreements—exemption (1) An applicant under section 21 may apply to the decision-maker for an exemption from the requirement to enter into a canopy contribution agreement.

(2) The decision-maker must, as soon as practicable after receiving an application under subsection (1), decide whether to exempt the applicant from the requirement to enter into a canopy contribution (3) In deciding whether to exempt the applicant, the decision-maker must consider— (a) whether the applicant is disadvantaged by any social or financial hardship; and (b) any matters prescribed by regulation.