# The Importation of Bees Order 1997, Article 7: Suspension and revocation of specific licences


(1) Before suspending or revoking a specific licence the responsible Minister shall—
(a) inform the licence holder that he is considering suspending or revoking the licence;
(b) give reasons for the consideration formed at sub-paragraph (a) above;
(c) invite the licence holder to submit written or oral representations within a specified period; and
(d) take account of any such representations submitted.
(2) The responsible Minister shall inform the licence holder of his decision and the grounds on which it was taken.
(3) A licence holder to whom the provisions of this article apply may continue to use the licence until such time as he is informed that a decision suspending or revoking it has been taken in accordance with paragraph (2) above.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/310/article/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/importation-of-bees-order-1997/article-7
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