The Fishing Boats (Satellite — Tracking Devices and Electronic Transmission of Fishing Activities Data) (Wales) Scheme 2012

Review of Determination

18.—(1) Where the Welsh Ministers reject an application under paragraphs 7(1)(b) or (2) or under paragraphs 15(1)(b) or (2) or approve an application subject to any condition under paragraph 7(1)(a) or under paragraph 15(1)(a), the person who applied for grant may apply to the Welsh Ministers, in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph, for a review of that determination.

(2) An application for a review under this paragraph must be received by the Welsh Ministers on a date no later than 6 months from the date of the relevant determination under paragraphs 7(1) or 15(1).

(3) An application for review under this paragraph must be in writing and specify—

(a) the name and address of the person applying for the review and the basis upon which the person is seeking review;

(b) the determination of the Welsh Ministers which is to be reviewed and its date;

(c) details of the grounds upon which review is sought; and

(d) the change sought to the determination.

(4) An application made under this paragraph may be made by post or by fax or other means of electronic communication which is capable of reproduction.

(5) Where an application is made under this paragraph, the Welsh Ministers must review the determination which is specified in it, reach a final decision and notify in writing the person applying for the review of that decision and the reasons for it.

(6) In reviewing a determination the Welsh Ministers may—

(a) consider any document or other evidence produced by the applicant (whether or not that document or evidence was available at the time of the determination);

(b) invite the applicant to provide such further information relevant to the review as they consider appropriate; and

(c) give the applicant an opportunity to give evidence and to make representations in person or through a representative.