[5 Exemptions from prohibition]

[5  Exemptions from prohibition]

[(1)     The Secretary of State may by order grant exemption from paragraph (a), (b), (bb)[,] [(c), [(ca),] (d)[, (da)]][, (e) or (f)] of section 4(1)—

(a)     either to a person or to persons of a class;

(b)     either generally or to such extent as may be specified in the order; and

(c)     either unconditionally or subject to such conditions as may be so specified.

(2)     Before making an order under subsection (1) the Secretary of State shall give notice—

(a)     stating that he proposes to make such an order and setting out the terms of the proposed order;

(b)     stating the reasons why he proposes to make the order in the terms proposed; and

(c)     specifying the time (not being less than 28 days from the date of publication of the notice) within which representations with respect to the proposals may be made,

and shall consider any representations which are duly made in respect of the proposals and not withdrawn.

(3)     The notice required by subsection (2) shall be given—

(a)     by serving a copy of it on the Authority[, Citizens Advice and] [Consumer Scotland]; and

(b)     by publishing it in such manner

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