Application for DPA status

(1) A company may apply to the DPAC, for a DPA status, to renew or vary a DPA status, as any of the following, in the approved Form– (a) a DPA Developer; (b) a DPA Business; or (c) a Special DPA. (2) A company may apply to the DPAC to administer a DPA that was previously administered by an approved company, if the DPA status of the approved company is revoked by the DPAC. (3) A company that forms an intention to change ownership, in whole or in part, shall inform the DPAC of that intention. (4) In its consideration of an application under sub-section (1), the Secretariat shall consult with the following– (a) the Ministry responsible for finance; (b) the Ministry responsible for economic development; 14 (c) the Ministry responsible for natural resources; (d) the Labour Department; (e) the Bureau of Standards; and (f) the Department of the Environment. (5) In consideration of an application under sub-section (1), the Secretariat may consult with the following– (a) Ministry responsible for agriculture; (b) Directorate General of Foreign Trade; (c) the Central Building Authority; or (d) any other relevant Ministry or Authority as the Secretariat deems necessary. (6) The DPAC may refuse an application– (a) if it determines that the activity of the company will distort competition in the market or be inconsistent with fair trade practices; or (b) for any reason as determined by the DPAC.