The Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (England) Regulations 2010

Revocations of approvals, authorisations, licences or registrations

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9.—(1) The Secretary of State may revoke an approval, authorisation, licence or registration granted under these Regulations if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the premises will not be operated in accordance with the EU TSE Regulation or these Regulations and if—

(a)it is currently suspended and the period for appeal under regulation 10 has expired or the suspension has been upheld following such appeal;

(b)it has been previously suspended and there is further non-compliance with the EU TSE Regulation or these Regulations; or

(c)the Secretary of State is satisfied that the occupier no longer uses the premises for the purpose for which it was granted.

(2) Notification of the revocation must—

(a)be in writing;

(b)state when the revocation comes into effect;

(c)give the reasons; and

(d)explain that the person who has been notified has the right to make written representations to a person appointed by the Secretary of State.

(3) If the Secretary of State revokes under paragraph (1)(b) or (1)(c) the appeals procedure in regulation 10 applies, but the revocation remains in force during that appeals procedure.