(1)  This regulation applies to an exemption, however described, if the exemption –

(a) was granted under a law about the transport of dangerous goods by road or rail; and

(b) was in force in this jurisdiction immediately before the commencement of this regulation; and

(c) is an exemption from compliance with a provision of that law corresponding to a provision (in this regulation referred to as the "relevant provision" ) of these regulations.

(2)  The exemption has effect for these regulations as if it were an exemption granted by a Competent Authority from compliance with the relevant provision.

(3)  Without limiting subregulation (2) , the Competent Authority may record the exemption in the register of exemptions kept under regulation 190 .