Use of Official Languages Act, 2012 (Act No. 12 of 2012)

Regulations

Use of Official Languages Regulations, 2013

Part 5: Exemption in terms of Section 12

8. Requirements for an application for exemption

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(1) An application for exemption must be in writing and must contain—
(a) the name, address, and contact information of the applicant; and
(b) the full and detailed grounds on which the application is based.

 

(2) The Minister must provide the applicant with a written acknowledgement of receipt of the application and may:
(a) request such further documentation or particulars in writing from an applicant relating to any matter pertaining to the application as it may deem necessary; and
(b) conduct such investigation and/or inspection of the applicant in terms of the Act as the director-general may deem necessary in the circumstances.

 

(3) The Minister may grant the exemption, with or without conditions and must inform the applicant in writing of the decision.