Section 44: Non-collusive horizontal agreements

44. Non-collusive horizontal agreements A horizontal agreement that is not collusive under section 41 may be reviewed by the Commission where— (a) the parties to the agreement together supply 30 per cent or more, or acquire 30 per cent or more, of goods and services of any description on the market; and (b) the Commission has reasonable grounds to believe that the agreement has the object or effect of preventing, restricting or distorting competition. (S. 44 came into operation on 25 November 2009.)