S.L. 512.3 Art. 2Exemption. S.L.399.45. Cap. 512.

The Registration of Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMs)

used for Publicly Available Electronic Communications Services Regulations, hereinafter "the regulations", are hereby being exempted from the application of the proviso to article 3(2)(b) of the Small Business Act, for the following reasons:

(i) the regulations provide for a minimum transitory period of six (6) months during which voluntary registration may take place before the registration of SIMs becomes mandatory and enforceable, providing therefore enough time for affected businesses to adapt to the requirements established in the regulations;

(ii) the measures established in the regulations are urgently required to assist legal enforcing authorities in their duties.