Part 1Border functions

General customs officials

4Designation: supplementary

1

A designation under section 3 is subject to such limitations as may be specified in the designation.

2

A limitation specified under subsection (1) may, in particular, relate to—

a

the functions that are exercisable by virtue of the designation, or

b

the purposes for which those functions are exercisable.

3

A designation under section 3—

a

may be permanent or for a specified period,

b

may (in either case) be withdrawn, and

c

may be varied.

4

The power to designate, or to withdraw or vary a designation, is exercised by the Secretary of State giving notice to the official in question.

5

The Secretary of State may designate an official under section 3 only if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the official—

a

is capable of effectively carrying out the functions that are exercisable by virtue of the designation,

b

has received adequate training in respect of the exercise of those functions, and

c

is otherwise a suitable person to exercise those functions.