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14.—(1) The Scottish Ministers may suspend or revoke a crop inspector’s licence if they are satisfied that the licence holder–
(a)is no longer competent to perform a function specified in the licence;
(b)has failed to comply with a condition attached to the licence; or
(c)has been convicted of an offence under section 16(7) of the Act.
(2) A licence suspended under paragraph (1) may be suspended for any period up to its unexpired duration and shall cease to have effect and be deemed withdrawn during the period of suspension.
(3) The Scottish Ministers may suspend a crop inspector’s licence with immediate effect if they are satisfied that the carrying out of the functions specified in the licence is causing, or is likely to cause, prejudice to the administration or enforcement of seeds regulations.
(4) The Scottish Ministers may recall a suspension of licence if they consider it appropriate to do so.
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