(1) For the purpose of regulation 12A(1), the period is one that begins with IP completion day and ends -
(a) after one year beginning with the day on which IP completion day occurs, or
(b) if earlier, with a day determined as follows.
(2) Paragraph (3) applies to a person who has applied for authorisation to provide a data reporting service under these Regulations on or after the date on which this regulation comes into force, and not withdrawn that application.
(3) Where this paragraph applies -
(a) if the application is granted, the period ends with the day before the date stated in the written notice (issued in accordance with regulation 10(6));
(b) if the application is refused, the period ends with the day before the day stated in the decision notice (issued in accordance with regulation 10(9)(c)).
(4) Paragraph (5) applies to a person who has not applied for authorisation to provide a data reporting service under these Regulations on or after the date on which this regulati