Section 16 — Notice requirements: decisions to revoke a designation

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

This version in force from 2025-01-01

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

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(1) This section applies where the CMA decides, as a result of a further SMS investigation, to revoke the existing designation of a designated undertaking in respect of a digital activity without making a further designation in respect of that digital activity under section 14(1)(b).

(2) The SMS decision notice must provide for the revocation of the existing designation—

(a) to have effect at the end of the day on which the notice is given, or

(b) to have effect from such earlier time as the CMA may specify in the notice.

(3) The SMS decision notice must include—

(a) any provision that the CMA has decided to make in reliance on section 17 (existing obligations);

(b) the CMA’s reasons for its decisions under section 14(1)(b).