(1) In order to support the dissemination of the subcontract price adjustment system, the Fair Trade Commission may designate a relevant institution or organization as a headquarters for supporting the dissemination of the subcontract price adjustment system (hereinafter referred to as "adjustment support headquarters").
(2) An adjustment support headquarters shall conduct the following programs:
1. Provision of information on prices of raw materials and key price indices;
2. Confirmation of the introduction of the subcontract price adjustment system and the adjustment results;
3. Provision of education and consulting related to the subcontract price adjustment system;
4. Other matters prescribed by Presidential Decree as necessary for disseminating the subcontract price adjustment system.
(3) The Fair Trade Commission may provide an adjustment support headquarters with support necessary for conducting the projects specified in the subparagraphs of paragraph (2).
(4) Where an adjustment support headquarters falls under any of the following, the Fair Trade Commission may revoke the designation thereof or issue an order to fully or partially suspend its services for a specified period not exceeding six months; provided, where it falls under subparagraph 1, the Commission shall revoke the designation thereof:
1. Where it has been designated by fraud or other improper means;
2. Where it ceases to meet the criteria for designation under paragraph (5);
3. Where it fails to conduct the programs specified in the subparagraphs of paragraph (2) for at least one month without good cause.
(5) Details regarding the standards, procedures, etc. for the designation and revocation of designation of an adjustment support headquarters shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.[This Article Added on Jul. 18, 2023]