Transfer of licences
5(1)Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, where the holder of a licence under this Part ceases to occupy the land referred to in section 17(1) of this Act, the licence shall cease to have effect.
(2)If a person as described in sub-paragraph (1) above notifies the river purification authority in writing not later than the expiration of the period of fourteen days beginning with the date on which another person succeeds him in occupation of that land—
(a)the licence shall be transferred to the succeeding occupier of that land;
(b)the register kept under paragraph 1(2)(b) above shall be amended accordingly; and
(c)the licence shall be amended and have effect accordingly.