PART 1Call-in for national security

CHAPTER 3Approval of notifiable acquisition

13Approval of notifiable acquisition

1

A notifiable acquisition that is completed without the approval of the Secretary of State is void.

2

The Secretary of State may approve a notifiable acquisition by—

a

giving a notification under section 14(8)(b)(ii),

b

making a final order under section 26, subject to subsection (3),

c

giving a final notification under section 26.

3

A notifiable acquisition, in relation to which a final order has been made, that is completed otherwise than in accordance with the final order, is void.