Scope
Article 66
1. This Chapter lays down the conditions under which the Member States shall administratively cooperate with each other, with third countries, with the Commission and with EFCA to ensure the effective application of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 and this Regulation. It does not prevent Member States to establish other forms of administrative cooperation, as appropriate. 2. This Chapter shall not bind Member States to grant each other assistance where that would be likely to be injurious to their national legal system, public policy, security, or other fundamental interests. Before denying a request for assistance, the requested Member State shall consult the applicant Member State to determine whether assistance may be given in part, subject to specific terms and conditions. Where a request for assistance cannot be complied with the applicant Member State and the Commission or EFCA shall promptly be notified of that fact and reasons shall be stated. 3. This Chapter shall not affect the application in the Member States of rules on criminal procedure and mutual assistance in criminal matters, including those on secrecy of judicial inquiries.