The Seeds (Registration, Licensing and Enforcement) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009

Licences

11.—(1) Where an application is made under regulation 10(1) the Department shall grant the applicant a licence authorising him to inspect crops of the species and category to which his application relates if the Department is satisfied that the applicant has—

(a) completed an appropriate training course relating to the inspection of seed crops of that species and category;

(b) passed an examination relating to the inspection of seed crops of that species and category organised by or on behalf of the Department, the Secretary of State, the Scottish Ministers or the National Assembly for Wales; and

(c) signed a statement of commitment to carry out his functions in accordance with such instructions as may from time to time be issued by or on behalf of the Department.

(2) A licence granted under paragraph (1)—

(a) shall specify which of the functions listed in Part 2 of Schedule 2 are covered by the licence; and

(b) may impose any of the conditions listed in Part 3 of Schedule 2 and such other conditions as the Department may think necessary or desirable having regard to the species and category of crops that may be inspected by the licence holder.

(3) A licensed crop inspector who is employed by a person who is engaged in a seed industry activity shall carry out crop inspections only on crops grown by or on behalf of his employer unless otherwise agreed between his employer, the applicant for certification and by the Department.