Section 30 — Notice of findings

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

This version in force from 2025-01-01

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

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(1) The CMA must give a notice to the undertaking to which a conduct investigation relates setting out its findings as a result of the conduct investigation (subject to subsection (5)).

(2) The notice must be given on or before the last day of the period (the “conduct investigation period”) of 6 months beginning with the day on which the conduct investigation notice is given to the undertaking.

(3) The notice must—

(a) state whether or not the CMA has found that a breach has occurred, and

(b) include reasons for the CMA’s findings.

(4) As soon as reasonably practicable after giving the notice, the CMA must publish the notice.

(5) Subsection (1) does not apply—

(a) where the CMA closes the conduct investigation under section 28, or

(b) in relation to any behaviour in respect of which the CMA has accepted a commitment from the undertaking (see section 36).