Section 10 Further SMS investigationsI1I2
United Kingdom
The CMA may begin a further SMS investigation in relation to the designation of a designated undertaking in respect of a relevant digital activity at any time during the designation period (see section 18) relating to that designation.
The CMA must begin a further SMS investigation in relation to the designation of a designated undertaking in respect of a relevant digital activity not later than 9 months before the end of the designation period relating to that designation, if it is not already carrying one out at that time under subsection (1).
A “further SMS investigation” is an investigation into whether—
to revoke a designated undertaking’s designation in respect of the relevant digital activity or to designate the undertaking again in respect of that activity, and
to make provision under section 17 (existing obligations).
A further SMS investigation may also include an investigation into whether to designate the designated undertaking in respect of a digital activity that the CMA considers to be similar or connected to the relevant digital activity (whether instead of, or in addition to, the relevant digital activity).
Annotations
Commencement
- I1
S. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 339(1)
- I2
S. 10 in force at 1.1.2025 by S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(2)