27Applications for exemptions

27 Applications for exemptions

(1)  A person may apply in writing to the Minister for an exemption from the operation of a provision or provisions of Part 3 of the Act.

(2)  A person may apply in writing to the Secretary for an exemption from the operation of a provision or provisions of –

(a) Part 4 of the Act; or

(b) these regulations.

(3)  An application made under subregulation (1) or (2) is to be –

(a) in the approved form; and

(b) accompanied by a fee of 240 fee units.

(4)  On receiving an application under subregulation (1) or (2) , respectively, the Minister or Secretary may –

(a) approve the application, subject to any terms and conditions that the Minister or Secretary thinks fit; or

(b) refuse the application; or

(c) request that the person provide further information in relation to the application and, after receiving and considering the further information, approve the application under paragraph (a) or refuse the application under paragraph (b) .

(5)  The Minister, or Secretary, respectively, is to notify the applicant in writing of a decision or request made under subregulation (4) .