S.L. 254.1 Art. 47Authorisation to provide services outside the scope of the universal service.

(1) The authorisation to provide postal services that are outside the scope of the universal service shall be granted in accordance with a general authorisation:

Provided that nothing in these regulations shall be construed as authorising a postal operator who enjoys a general authorisation in accordance with this regulation to provide any postal services that fall within the scope of the universal service.

(2) The Authority shall by directive determine and publish the conditions attached to a general authorisation.

(3) Any conditions attached to a general authorisation shall be objectively justified, non-discriminatory, proportionate and transparent.

(4) A postal operator shall comply with the conditions attached to the general authorisation.

(5) Authorised postal operators shall pay to the Authority such annual fees as established in the First Schedule: Provided that these fees shall not be paid if the operator in question is licensed and has paid the annual fee referred to in regulation 46(3).