Regulation 15 Suspension, revocation or variation of licence to carry out visual classification

Where paragraph (2), (3) or (4) applies, the Scottish Ministers may, in addition to the actions available under Part 8, suspend, revoke or vary the terms and conditions of, a visual classification licence.

This paragraph applies where, as a result of checks carried out under regulation 23 (on-the-spot checks) or when exercising powers under regulation 25 (powers of entry) or 26 (powers of authorised officers), an authorised officer identifies a significant number of incorrect—

attributable to the licensed classifier.

This paragraph applies where the licensed classifier has contravened any of the terms and conditions subject to which a visual classification licence is granted.

This paragraph applies where the Scottish Ministers are satisfied that the licensed classifier is no longer a fit and proper person to carry out classification of carcases.

Where the Scottish Ministers make any decision in relation to a visual classification licence under this regulation which gives rise to a right of appeal under regulation 18 (appeals regarding licences), the Scottish Ministers must, in writing, within a period of 28 days beginning on the day on which the decision is made—