Voluntary withdrawal from Approved List
9.—(1)  An approved manufacturer or approved supplier may send a request in writing to the Authority to discontinue as an approved manufacturer or approved supplier.
(2)  The Authority may refuse to allow the request under paragraph (1) if ––
(a)any action commenced by the Authority under regulation 10, or any investigation which may result in such action, against the approved manufacturer or approved supplier is pending; or
(b)any investigation by the Authority in respect of any gaming machine manufactured or supplied by the approved manufacturer or approved supplier is pending.