Regulation 34 Suspension and amendment

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

The Secretary of State may suspend or amend an approval or licence granted under these Regulations in whole or in part if—

(a)

any of the conditions under which it was granted are not fulfilled; or

(b)

he is satisfied that the provisions of these Regulations are not being complied with.

(2)

A suspension or amendment—

(a)

may have immediate effect if the Secretary of State considers it necessary for the protection of public or animal health; and

(b)

otherwise may not have effect for at least 21 days.

(3)

Notification of the suspension or amendment must—

(a)

be in writing;

(b)

state what it applies to;

(c)

state when it comes into effect;

(d)

give the reasons; and

(e)

explain the right of the person who has been notified to make written representations under regulation 36(1) to a person appointed by the Secretary of State.

(4)

If the suspension or amendment does not have immediate effect and representations are made under regulation 36, it must not have effect until the final determination by the Secretary of State of the appeal unless he considers that it is necessary for the protection of public or animal health for the amendment or suspension to have effect before then.