# Directive 2009/41/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 on the contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms (Recast) (Text with EEA relevance), Article 9

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

1. For first and subsequent class 3 or class 4 contained uses to be carried out in premises notified in accordance with Article 6, a notification containing the information listed in Annex V, Part C shall be submitted.
2. A class 3 or higher class of contained use may not proceed without the prior consent of the competent authority, which shall communicate its decision in writing:
(a) at the latest 45 days after submission of the new notification, in the case of premises which have been the subject of a previous notification to carry out class 3 or a higher class of contained uses and where any associated consent requirements have been satisfied for the same or a higher class than the contained use with which it is intended to proceed;
(b) at the latest 90 days after submission of the notification, in other cases.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2009/41/article/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2009-41/article-9
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