9(1)Where the Authority—E+W+N.I.
(a)has reasonable grounds to suspect that there are grounds for revoking a licence, and
(b)is of the opinion that the licence should immediately be suspended,
it may by notice suspend the licence for such period not exceeding three months as may be specified in the notice.
(2)The Authority may continue suspension under sub-paragraph (1) by giving a further notice under that sub-paragraph.
(3)Notice under sub-paragraph (1) shall be given to the designated individual or, where the designated individual has died or appears to the Authority to be unable because of incapacity to discharge the duty under section 18—
(a)to the holder of the licence, or
(b)to some other person to whom the licence applies.
(4)Subject to sub-paragraph (5), a licence shall be of no effect while a notice under sub-paragraph (1) is in force.
(5)An application may be made under paragraph 7(1) or 8(1) or (2) notwithstanding the fact that a notice under sub-paragraph (1) is in force.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 3 paras. 7-11 applied (with modifications) (25.5.2007 for specified purposes, 5.7.2007 in so far as not already in force) by Human Tissue (Quality and Safety for Human Application) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1523), reg. 1(2)(3), 8(2)(e)(6)(7) (with reg. 2(3))
C2Sch. 3 paras. 7-11 applied (with modifications) (12.7.2012 for specified purposes, 27.8.2012 in so far as not already in force) by The Quality and Safety of Organs Intended for Transplantation Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/1501), reg. 1(2)(3), 6
C3Sch. 3 paras. 7-11 amendment to earlier affecting provision S.I. 2012/1501 reg. 6 (14.7.2014) by The Quality and Safety of Organs Intended for Transplantation (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1459), regs. 1(1), 4
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 3 para. 9 in force at 20.10.2005 for specified purposes by S.I. 2005/2792, art. 2(2)(j)
I2Sch. 3 para. 9 in force at 1.3.2006 for specified purposes by S.I. 2006/404, art. 2(3)(4), Sch. (with arts. 4-6)
I3Sch. 3 para. 9 in force at 7.4.2006 for specified purposes by S.I. 2006/404, art. 3(3), Sch. (with arts. 4-6)
I4Sch. 3 para. 9 in force at 31.7.2006 for specified purposes by S.I. 2006/1997, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 4)
I5Sch. 3 para. 9 in force at 1.9.2006 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/1997, art. 3(2) (with arts. 4, 7, 8)