Transfer of revocation noticeS
29.—(1) Where a revocation notice is in force in respect of a permit or registration, SEPA may transfer (in whole or in part) the duty to comply with the revocation notice to a person (“the proposed transferee”) on the joint application of the authorised person or authorised persons and the proposed transferee.
(2) SEPA may transfer (in whole or in part) the duty to comply with a revocation notice on the application of the proposed transferee where the proposed transferee has demonstrated to SEPA's satisfaction that no authorised person can be found.
(3) SEPA may transfer (in whole or in part) the duty to comply with a revocation notice on the joint application of those authorised persons who can be found and the proposed transferee where—
(a)there is more than one authorised person; and
(b)the proposed transferee has demonstrated to SEPA's satisfaction that one or more of those persons cannot be found.
(4) SEPA must not grant an application to transfer the duty to comply with a revocation notice unless it is satisfied that the proposed transferee—
(a)has or will have control over the regulated activity;
(b)will ensure that the steps specified in the revocation notice are complied with; and
(c)is a fit and proper person or persons to be in control of the activity.
(5) Where SEPA grants an application to transfer the duty to comply with a revocation notice, the duty to comply with the notice is transferred from the authorised person to the proposed transferee to the extent notified to the proposed transferee and the authorised person by SEPA.