(1) An organisation, or an officer of an organisation or branch of an organisation, may apply to the registrar for an exemption under this section from a stated obligation imposed by this chapter on a branch of the organisation or an officer of the organisation or branch.
(2) However, an application may not be made under this section if an application for the exemption may be made under another provision of this chapter.
(3) The registrar must exempt the branch of the organisation or the officer of the organisation or branch from the obligation if the registrar is satisfied that the branch or officer does not have a role in managing the affairs or controlling the finances of the organisation or branch.