S.L. 117.32 Art. 14Exemptions.

Transfers of defence-related products may be exempted from the obligation of prior authorisation by the Committee in such cases where:

(a) the supplier or the recipient is a governmental body or part of the armed forces;

(b) supplies are made by the European Union, NATO, IAEA or other inter-governmental organisations for the performance of their tasks;

(c) the transfer is necessary for the implementation of a cooperative armament programme between Member States;

(d) the transfer is linked to humanitarian aid in the case of disaster or as a donation in an emergency; or

(e) the transfer is necessary for or after repair, maintenance, exhibition or demonstration.