Scottish Register of Tartans Act 2008

8Refused applications: reconsiderationS

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(1)Where an application is refused under any of sub-paragraphs (ii) to (v) of paragraph (a) of subsection (2) of section 7, or paragraph (b) of that subsection, the applicant may request the Keeper to reconsider the application.

(2)Any such request must—

(a)be made within 2 months of the date on which the applicant is notified of the refusal,

(b)state why the request is being made, and

(c)be accompanied by the appropriate fee.

(3)Where the requirements in subsection (2) are met, the Keeper must reconsider the application.

(4)Where an application is accepted following reconsideration under this section, the Keeper must reimburse the applicant in respect of the fee paid under subsection (2)(c).

(5)Section 7 applies to an application being reconsidered under this section as it applies to an application being considered under that section.