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(1). The Regulations provide rules concerning:
(i) matters in respect of which this Treaty expressly refers to the Regulations or expressly provides that they are or shall be prescribed;
(ii) any administrative requirements, matters or procedures;
(iii) any details useful in the implementation of this Treaty.
(2). The Regulations adopted at the same time as this Treaty are annexed to this Treaty.
(3). The Assembly may amend the Regulations.
(4). (a) Subject to subparagraph (b), adoption of any amendment of the Regulations shall require two-thirds of the votes cast.
(b) Adoption of any amendment concerning the furnishing of samples of deposited microorganisms by the international depositary authorities shall require that no Contracting State vote against the proposed amendment.
(5). In the case of conflict between the provisions of this Treaty and those of the Regulations, the provisions of this Treaty shall prevail.