The Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing (Scotland) Regulations 2012

Suspension or revocation of certificate or temporary certificateS

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13.—(1) Where paragraph (2) applies, the competent authority may, by notice in writing, suspend or revoke—

(a)a certificate or a temporary certificate; or

(b)a document issued elsewhere in the United Kingdom F1... which corresponds to a certificate or a temporary certificate.

(2) This paragraph applies where the competent authority is satisfied that the holder—

(a)has failed to comply with any provision of the EU Regulation or these Regulations;

(b)is no longer a fit and proper person to hold a certificate, temporary certificate or document referred to in paragraph (1)(b);

(c)is no longer, competent to carry out the operations which the certificate, temporary certificate or document authorises; or

(d)has been convicted of an offence concerning the welfare of animals.

(3) The notice must—

(a)give reasons for the suspension or revocation;

(b)state the date from which the suspension has effect; and

(c)give details of the right of appeal against the decision.

(4) A person whose certificate, temporary certificate or document referred to in paragraph (1) is suspended or revoked must surrender it to the competent authority within 14 days of receiving the notice of suspension or revocation.

(5) Paragraph (4) applies whether or not the suspension or revocation is appealed under regulation 25.

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