# The Contracts for Difference (Allocation) Regulations 2014, Regulation 40: Delay after completion of allocation processes


(1) Where the delay period has expired—
(a) a proceed notice or a proceed direction must not be given; and
(b) the delivery body must not re-run part only of the allocation process.
(2) Where paragraph (1) applies the delivery body must—
(a) re-run the allocation process;
(b) comply with regulation 34(2) to (6); and
(c) after completion of the re-run, comply with regulation 35 and Chapter 4 of this Part.
(3) In this regulation, “delay period” means—
(a) where a variation notice was not required to be given when the allocation process commenced, a period of more than 5 months has expired since the application closing date; or
(b) where a variation notice was required to be given when the allocation process commenced, a period of more than 5 months has expired since the date on which the variation notice was required to be given.
(4) The allocation framework for the allocation round may provide for a period other than “5 months” stated in paragraph (3)(a) or (b) and where such other period is provided, “delay period” has effect with that modification.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2014/9780111117316/regulation/40 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-contracts-for-difference-allocation-regulations-2014/regulation-40
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