C1Part 4Marine licensing
Licences
I130Variation, suspension, revocation and transfer
1
The Scottish Ministers may by notice vary, suspend or revoke a licence granted by them if it appears to them that there has been a breach of any of its provisions.
2
The Scottish Ministers may by notice vary, suspend or revoke a licence granted by them if it appears to them that—
a
in the course of the application for the licence the applicant either—
i
supplied information to them that was false or misleading, or
ii
failed to supply information that the applicant might reasonably have been expected to supply, and
b
if the correct information had been supplied—
i
they would have, or
ii
it is likely that they would have,
refused the application or granted the licence in different terms.
3
The Scottish Ministers may by notice vary, suspend or revoke a licence granted by them if it appears to them that the licence ought to be varied, suspended or revoked for any of the following reasons—
a
because of a change in circumstances relating to the environment or human health,
b
because of increased scientific knowledge relating to either of those matters,
c
in the interests of safety of navigation,
d
for any other reason that appears to the Ministers to be relevant.
4
Any suspension under subsection (1), (2) or (3) is for such period as the Scottish Ministers may specify in the notice of suspension.
5
The Scottish Ministers may by further notice extend the period of the suspension.
6
But a licence may not by virtue of this section be suspended in total for a period exceeding 18 months.
7
On an application made by a licensee, the Scottish Ministers may vary a licence if satisfied that the variation being applied for is not material.
8
On an application made by a licensee, the Scottish Ministers—
a
may transfer the licence from the licensee to another person, and
b
if they do so, must vary the licence accordingly.
9
A licence may not be transferred except in accordance with subsection (8).
Pt. 4 modified (18.3.2011) by Forth Crossing Act 2011 (asp 2), ss. 8, 80(2) (with ss. 69, 78); S.S.I. 2011/38, art. 2, Sch.