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1. The Member State or Member States concerned shall inform the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisation denied under Articles 3, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3ea, 3f, 3g, 3h, 3i, 3k, 3m, 3n, 5a, 5c, 5d, 5k, 5m, 5n, 5p and 12b within two weeks of the denial.

2. Before a Member State grants an authorisation in accordance with Articles 3, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3ea, 3f, 3g, 3h, 3i, 3k, 3m, 3n, 5a, 5c, 5d, 5k, 5m, 5n, 5p and 12b for a transaction which is essentially identical to a transaction which is the subject of a denial that is still valid issued by another Member State or by other Member States, it shall first consult the Member State or Member States which issued the denial. If, following such consultations, the Member State concerned decides to grant an authorisation, it shall inform the other Member States and the Commission thereof, providing all relevant information to explain that decision.