Control of Exports Act 2023
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Provision supplemental to section 16 | ||
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17. (1) After receipt of a notice referred to in subsection (2) or (4) of section 16 , the competent authority shall consider the matter and give notice to the provider of technical assistance of the decision of the authority— | ||
(a) that an authorisation is not required for the provision of technical assistance in relation to the dual-use item the subject of the notice, or | ||
(b) directing the provider of technical assistance to apply for an authorisation for the provision of technical assistance in relation to the dual-use item. | ||
(2) A provider of technical assistance who receives a direction under subsection (1)(b) in relation to a dual-use item shall not provide technical assistance in relation to the dual-use item without an authorisation. | ||
(3) A provider of technical assistance who contravenes subsection (2) shall be guilty of an offence. |