Regulation 13 Revocation of licences
(1)
Where an offshore licensee fails to comply with any obligations placed on it by or by virtue of regulations 5(1), 5(5), 8(6), 9 or 11(5), the licensing authority may revoke the offshore licence.
(2)
A revocation under paragraph (1) must be made by notice (“a revocation notice”) which is given as soon as practicable to the offshore licensee and any operator appointed under that licence.
(3)
A revocation notice must—
(a)
be in writing and dated;
(b)
state the date the offshore licence is revoked, which must not be earlier than the date of the notice; and
(c)
set out the reason why the offshore licence is revoked.
(4)
Any revocation of an offshore licence under paragraph (1) has effect as if it was a revocation in accordance with the terms of the licence.