(1) The competition authority may impose interim measures ex officio if an infringement within the meaning of Section 32(1) is more likely than not to exist and the interim measure is necessary in order to protect competition or due to an imminent threat of serious harm to another undertaking. This shall not apply to the extent that the undertaking concerned credibly demonstrates that the order would result in unfair hardship not justified by overriding public interests.
(2) Orders pursuant to subsection (1) shall be limited in time. The time limit may be extended. It shall not exceed one year in total.