Competition Act, 1998 (Act No. 89 of 1998)RegulationsRegulations on Non-Binding Advisory Opinions, 20243 - 7. Request for a Non-Binding Advisory Opinion |
| 3. | A request for a non-binding advisory opinion must be made in writing to the Commission. |
| 4. | The request for a non-binding advisory opinion must include, inter alia, the following: |
| 4.1 | the name of requesting party; |
| 4.2 | market(s) in which the requesting party operates (if any); |
| 4.3 | reason(s) why a non-binding advisory opinion is sought from the Commission; |
| 4.4 | nature of the legal advice sought; |
| 4.5 | the relevant information to enable the Commission to determine whether the requesting party falls within the category of firms contemplated in regulation 8; and |
| 4.6 | all relevant facts, information and supporting documents that may assist the Commission in providing the non-binding advisory opinion. |
| 5. | The Commission may request additional facts, information and/or supporting documents for purposes of considering a request for a non-binding advisory opinion. |
| 6. | The requesting party shall be entitled to claim confidentiality over any aspect of the request for a non-binding advisory opinion in terms of section 44 of the Act and the Competition Commission's Rules. |
| 7. | A requesting party is entitled to withdraw their request for a non-binding advisory opinion; however, such withdrawal will not result in a refund of any fees paid. |