Regulation 16 Licence to use authorised automated classification methods
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2), the Welsh Ministers may on application grant to an operator of a regulated slaughterhouse a licence permitting the use of authorised automated classification methods for classification of sheep carcasses at that slaughterhouse.
(2)
Where an operator applies for a licence described in paragraph (1), the Welsh Ministers must, before granting any such licence, be satisfied that—
(a)
the automated classification method to which the application relates, and
(b)
the manner of its operation within the regulated slaughterhouse,
meet the requirements of regulation 19(1) and Schedule 2.
(3)
A licence under paragraph (1) may be granted subject to such terms and conditions as the Welsh Ministers considers appropriate.