Treatment of certain nongovernmental regulatory entities
For purposes of this subsection, the following nongovernmental entities shall be treated as governmental entities:
(A)#
Any nongovernmental entity which exercises self-regulatory powers (including imposing sanctions) in connection with a qualified board or exchange (as defined in section 1256(g)(7)).
(B)#
To the extent provided in regulations, any nongovernmental entity which exercises self-regulatory powers (including imposing sanctions) as part of performing an essential governmental function.