(1) An enforcer must not make an application for an enforcement order unless -
(a) the enforcer has engaged in appropriate consultation with the person against whom the enforcement order would be made, and
(b) if the enforcer is not the CMA, the enforcer has given notice to the CMA of the enforcer's intention to apply for the enforcement order, and the appropriate minimum period has elapsed.
(1A) The appropriate minimum period is -
(a) in the case of an enforcement order, 14 days beginning with the day on which notice under subsection (1)(b) is given;
(b) in the case of an interim enforcement order, seven days beginning with the day on which notice under subsection (1)(b) is given.
(2) Appropriate consultation is consultation for the purpose of -
(a) achieving the cessation of the infringement in a case where an infringement is occurring;
(b) ensuring that there will be no repetition of the infringement in a case where the infringement has occurred;
(c) ensuring that there will be no r
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