# The Beef and Pig Carcase Classification (Scotland) Regulations 2010, Regulation 8: Licence to carry out classification

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(1) The Scottish Ministers must grant a licence to carry out classification of bovine carcases to any person who applies for such a licence and who appears to the Scottish Ministers to be qualified to carry out classification, but the Scottish Ministers may refuse to grant such a licence if the Scottish Ministers are satisfied that the applicant is not a fit and proper person to carry out the classification of bovine carcases.
(2) Where the Scottish Ministers grant a licence under paragraph (1), the Scottish Ministers may impose such conditions as they consider appropriate.
(3) The Scottish Ministers may—
(a) vary a licence or any condition of a licence;
(b) revoke a licence in the circumstances mentioned in Article 4(2) of the Commission Implementing Regulation (revoking of licences and approvals);
(c) suspend or revoke a licence if the person has contravened any of the terms or conditions of that licence; or
(d) suspend or revoke a licence if the Scottish Ministers are satisfied that the person holding that licence is no longer a fit and proper person to carry out the classification.
(4) Where the Scottish Ministers take any decision in relation to a licence under this regulation in respect of which there is a right to apply for a review under regulation 10, the Scottish Ministers must inform the person concerned of—
(a) the right to apply for a review; and
(b) the manner in which, and the time limits within which, such an application may be made.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2010/330/regulation/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/beef-and-pig-carcase-classification-scotland-regulations-2010/regulation-8
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