Appeals procedure
11.—(1) Where the appeals procedure in this regulation applies, a person may make written representations to a person appointed for the purpose by the Welsh Ministers concerning any decision of the Welsh Ministers within 21 days of notification of the decision to that person.
(2) The Welsh Ministers may also make written submissions to the appointed person concerning the decision within 21 days of receipt of the appellant’s representations.
(3) The appointed person must then report in writing to the Welsh Ministers.
(4) The Welsh Ministers must give to the appellant written notification of the Welsh Ministers’ final determination and the reasons for it.
(5) Unless the Welsh Ministers consider that immediate action is necessary for the protection of public health or animal health or welfare, they may not kill any animal or destroy any thing under these Regulations until—
(a)the 21 day period has expired without any appeal being lodged; or
(b)if there is an appeal, that appeal is determined or withdrawn.