Regulation 16 Licence to use authorised automated classification methods
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary of State may on application grant to an operator of a regulated slaughterhouse a licence permitting the use of authorised automated classification methods for classification of sheep carcases at that slaughterhouse.
(2)
Where an operator applies for a licence described in paragraph (1), the Secretary of State must, before granting any such licence, be satisfied that—
(a)
the automated classification method to which the application relates; and
(b)
the manner of its operation within the regulated slaughterhouse,
meet the requirements of regulation 19(1) and Schedule 2.
(3)
A licence under paragraph (1) may be granted subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.