This section applies where—
the Secretary of State is the appropriate franchising authority in relation to a franchise agreement ("the existing agreement"), and
the Secretary of State is satisfied that it will not be reasonably practicable to provide, or secure the provision of, the franchised services under section 30(1) when the existing agreement comes to an end.
Where this section applies—
the Secretary of State may enter into a new franchise agreement ("the new agreement") for the provision of the services, or
the franchise term in relation to the existing agreement may be extended.
The Secretary of State may enter into the new agreement only if—
the franchise term in relation to the new agreement is to begin immediately after the end of the franchise period in relation to the existing agreement, and
the franchisee in relation to the new agreement is to be the same person as the franchisee in relation to the existing agreement.
The Secretary of State may by regulations repeal this section and section 30B.