C3C2C4Part 5Operating Licences

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I1C3C1C2115C3C2Forfeiture

1

Where the holder of an operating licence is convicted of a relevant offence by or before a court in Great Britain the court may order forfeiture of the licence.

2

Forfeiture under this section shall be on such terms (which may include terms as to suspension) as may be specified by—

a

the court which orders forfeiture,

b

a court to which an appeal against the conviction, or against any order made on the conviction, has been or could be made, or

c

the High Court, if hearing proceedings relating to the conviction.

3

Subject to any express provision made under subsection (2), an operating licence shall cease to have effect on the making of a forfeiture order under subsection (1).

4

The terms on which a forfeiture order is made under this section shall, in particular, include a requirement that the licensee deliver to the Commission, within such time as the order may specify—

a

the licence, or

b

a statement explaining why it is not reasonably practicable to produce the licence.

5

As soon as is reasonably practicable after making an order for forfeiture under this section the court shall notify the Commission.