Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00643:clause:1_5a
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00643
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 5A
Character Range: 1406–2350

5A  Meaning of transferred

 (1) A number is transferred between 2 carriage service providers when the number is ported from one of the providers to the other provider.

 (2) Two carriage service providers may enter into a binding written agreement that provides that a number is transferred from one of them to the other. The carriage service providers must jointly give the ACA written notice of the transfer. The transfer takes effect on the later of the following:
 (a) the day on which the notice is given to the ACA;
 (b) another day specified in the notice.

 (3) A number is transferred at the time worked out under subsection (1), and not at the time worked out under subsection (2), if the number is ported from one carriage service provider to another when:
 (a) an agreement described in subsection (2) and relating to the number is in force; or
 (b) a notice relating to the number has been given as described in that subsection.