Regulation 8 Application for an authorisation

(1)

An application for an authorisation must be in such form and contain such information as the competent authority may reasonably require.

(2)

The competent authority must serve an applicant with a written notice of the result of the application within 90 days of receiving it.

(3)

Where the competent authority grants the authorisation, it must notify–

(a)

the duration of the authorisation;

(b)

any condition to which it is subject; and

(c)

an authorisation number.

(4)

Where the competent authority refuses to grant an authorisation, or grants an authorisation subject to any condition, it must–

(a)

give reasons for the refusal or the imposition of the condition; and

(b)

inform the applicant of the right of appeal under regulation 40.

(5)

It is an offence for a person to make a statement in an application that is false, and which that person knows or suspects is false.