The Framework Agreement has a provision that authorizes an exception to the MFN treatment rule when the difference in treatment is the result of ________.
A) a member granting monopoly status to a service supplier
B) an agreement for the avoidance of double taxation
C) adopting the guidelines specified by the Council on Trade in Services
D) a member retaining restrictive laws governing services

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The provision that authorizes an exception to the MFN treatment rule is the "double taxation" provision, which allows for different treatment of foreign service providers when a member has a tax treaty or agreement with another country to avoid double taxation. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer. Choices A, C, and D are not relevant to the exception to the MFN treatment rule.

The Framework Agreement Has a Provision That Authorizes an Exception