44A. (1) One, and only one, higher education provider (in this Chapter referred to as an "applicant higher education provider") and a technological university (in this Chapter referred to as an "applicant technological university") may jointly apply to the Minister for an order under section 44F.

(2) The Minister shall not consider more than one application under this section by a particular technological university at any one time.

(3) An application under this section may relate to a part only of the business and operation of an applicant higher education provider that is specified in the application.

(4) An application under this section shall be in writing in such form, including electronic form, as may be directed by the Minister.]