(1) The competition authority may grant immunity from a fine or reduce a fine imposed on natural persons, undertakings and associations of undertakings involved in cartels (cartel participants) that contribute to uncovering a cartel through their cooperation with the competition authority (leniency).
(2) The provisions of this Division shall be applicable to administrative fine proceedings conducted by the competition authorities for the punishment of cartels under Section 81(1) no 1 in conjunction with Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and Section 81(2) no 1 in conjunction with Section 1.
(3) The Bundeskartellamt may determine general administrative principles on the exercise of its discretionary powers in applying the leniency regime and conducting the procedure. The administrative principles shall be published in the Federal Gazette [Bundesanzeiger].