(1) If the * joint venture operator of a * GST joint venture makes a * creditable acquisition or * creditable importation, on behalf of another entity that is a * participant in the joint venture, in the course of activities for which the joint venture was entered into:
(a) the * joint venture operator is entitled to the input tax credit for the acquisition or importation; and
(b) the participant is not entitled to the input tax credit on the acquisition or importation.
(2) This section has effect despite sections 11 - 20 and 15 - 15 (which are about who is entitled to input tax credits).