36Applications under Part 2 in respect of conditions(1)

A local authority providing a care service registered under this Part may apply to the Commission for the variation or removal of any condition for the time being in force in relation to the registration.

(2)

Subsection (2) of section 33 of this Act shall apply to an application under subsection (1) above as it applies in relation to an application under subsection (1) of that section.

(3)

If the Commission—

(a)

decides to grant an application under subsection (1) above, it shall give the authority notice of its decision, stating the condition varied or removed, and issue a new certificate of registration; or

(b)

proposes to refuse such an application, it shall give the authority notice of, and a statement of the reasons for, that proposal.