Regulation 9 Consideration of new practices

A person may apply to the Justifying Authority for a justification decision in respect of a new class or type of practice.

Having received an application under paragraph (1) the Justifying Authority shall, subject to regulation 14(2), consider it and make a justification decision in respect of that class or type of practice.

The Justifying Authority may, subject to regulation 14(2), without receiving an application under paragraph (1), make a justification decision in respect of a new class or type of practice.