2004/73/EC: Commission Decision of 15 January 2004 on a… Article 1

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The exploitation of geographical areas in Germany for the purpose of exploring for or extracting oil, gas, coal or other solid fuels shall not, as from 15 January 2004, be considered to be an activity defined in Article 2(2)(b)(i) of Directive 93/38/EEC. Contracting authorities shall not be considered as operating under special or exclusive rights within the meaning of Article 2(3)(b) of Directive 93/38/EEC by virtue of carrying on such activities.

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