Regulation 16 Licence to use authorised automated classification methods
(1)
The Scottish Ministers may on application grant an automated classification licence to an operator of a regulated slaughterhouse.
(2)
Where an operator applies for an automated classification licence, the Scottish Ministers must, before granting any such licence, be satisfied that—
(a)
the automated classification method to which the application relates has been authorised by the Scottish Ministers in accordance with regulation 19 (authorisation of automated classification methods), and
(b)
the manner of its proposed operation within the regulated slaughterhouse would be compatible with that authorisation.
(3)
The Scottish Ministers may grant an automated classification licence subject to such terms and conditions as they consider appropriate.