(1) Where the Minister is of the opinion that assistance may be offered to a foreign State or foreign entity for the purpose of a criminal investigation without a request from that State or entity, the Minister shall inform the Central Authority of the foreign State or competent authority of the foreign entity concerned with stated reasons for the intended purpose of the assistance.
(2) The notification to offer assistance shall
(a) indicate the authority responsible for the assistance,
(b) specify the criminal conduct under investigation, and
(c) specify the expected duration of the assistance.
(3) The notice shall require the foreign State or foreign entity to
(a) confirm or decline the offer of assistance, or
(b) enter into an administrative arrangement for the purpose of the assistance, within ninety days after the receipt of the notice.