69SAExemptions from sections 69R and 69S

1. The Commission may, on the terms and conditions (if any) that it thinks fit, grant an exemption from compliance with—

2. any prohibition referred to in section 69R that is included in an undertaking referred to in that section; or
3. any provision or provisions of section 69S.

4. An exemption may be granted in whole or in part (for example, there could be a complete exemption from a prohibition or provision or an exemption that applies only to 1 or more particular services).

5. The Commission must not grant an exemption unless—

6. it is satisfied that the exemption is consistent with the purpose set out in section 69A; and
7. it has had regard to whether the exemption will harm, or is likely to harm, competition in any telecommunications market; and
8. it has consulted the persons or organisations that appear to the Commission to be representative of the interests of those persons likely to be substantially affected by the exemption.

9. This section applies on and after the implementation date.

10. Section 69SB applies to exemptions granted under this section.