SCHEDULE 5TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

PART 1TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS IN RELATION TO THE GRANT, RENEWAL, REVOCATION, SUSPENSION OR VARIATION OF LICENCES UNDER THE MEDICINES ACT 1968

Emergency suspensions in force on 30th October 200522

1

This sub-paragraph applies where—

a

before 30th October 2005, the licensing authority have suspended a licence under paragraph 11 of Schedule 2 to the Act; and

b

the suspension is in effect.

2

Where sub-paragraph (1) applies, the suspension shall be treated as if it had been made under paragraph 8 of Schedule 2 to the Act.

3

This sub-paragraph applies where—

a

before 30th October 2005, the licensing authority have further suspended a licence under paragraph 14 of Schedule 2 to the Act; and

b

the suspension is in effect.

4

Where sub-paragraph (3) applies, the suspension shall be treated as if it had been made under paragraph 11(2) of Schedule 2 to the Act.