# Competition Act 1998, Paragraph 3

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) If, after a preliminary investigation of an application, the OFT considers that it is likely that the conduct concerned will infringe the Chapter II prohibition, it may make a decision (“a provisional decision”) under this paragraph.
(2) If the OFT makes a provisional decision, it must notify the applicant in writing of that decision.
(3) When making a provisional decision, the OFT must follow such procedure as may be specified.
(4) A provisional decision does not affect the final determination of an application.
(5) If the OFT has given notice to the applicant under sub-paragraph (2) in respect of an application for a decision, he may continue with the application under section 22.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/41/schedule/6/paragraph/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/competition-act-1998/schedule-6/paragraph-3
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