13. Where an operator of a DLT MTF intends to introduce a material change to the functioning of the distributed ledger technology used, or to the services or activities of that operator, and that material change requires a new specific permission, a new exemption, or the modification of one or more of the operator’s existing exemptions or of any conditions attached to an exemption, the operator of the DLT MTF shall request a new specific permission, exemption or modification.
Where an operator of a DLT MTF requests a new specific permission, exemption or modification, the procedure set out in Article 4 shall apply. That request shall be processed by the competent authority in accordance with this Article.