# Can an Exemption from Competition Law Provisions be Obtained?

Yes, the Law allows establishments to request an **exemption** from some provisions (specifically Articles 5, 6, 7 related to prohibited practices and dominant position), if the practice will achieve general economic benefits outweighing the damages of limiting competition.

## Conditions for Exemption Approval

According to **Article Twenty-Six**, the Board may approve the exemption if one of the following conditions is met:

- That it leads to **improving market performance** or establishments (quality, variety, technical development).
- That it achieves a **benefit for the consumer** outweighing the effects of limiting competition.
- That it does not give the establishment an opportunity to completely exclude competitors from the market.

## Requirements for Submitting an Exemption Request

To submit a complete request (Article 27), the following must be provided:

- Establishment data and activity.
- Accurate description of the practice and relevant goods.
- **Justifications:** Explaining the expected positive results and supporting documents.

## Application Study and Decision Procedures

- **Technical Committee:** The Board forms a committee to study the request, which may hold hearings with relevant parties.
- **Public Consultation:** The Authority may publish a summary of the request to poll public and government agency opinions.
- **Decision:** The Board issues its decision (approval, conditional approval, or rejection) within the specified period.

## Exemption Duration and Revocation

- The decision specifies a **validity period** for the exemption.
- The Board may **extend** the exemption based on a justified request.
- The Board may **revoke (cancel)** the exemption in cases, including:
- Establishment's breach of obligations.
- Change in market conditions.
- Emergence of negative effects outweighing benefits.



**Reference:** Implementing Regulations of the Competition Law (Articles 26-31) - **General Authority for Competition**