Notices7

1

The Secretary of State may at any time withdraw a notice of intent or a final notice by giving notice in writing to the person to whom the notice was given.

2

Any notice given under these Regulations must be in writing and is validly given to a person if—

a

it is delivered to that person at their proper address;

b

it is sent to that person’s proper address by first class post, recorded delivery or prepaid registered post;

c

it is sent by electronic means to that person’s proper address.

3

In the case of a body corporate, a notice may be given to an officer of that body.

4

In the case of a partnership, a notice may be given to a partner or a person having control or management of the partnership business.

5

Service is deemed to have been given—

a

in the case of notifications given under paragraph (2)(a), on the day on which the notice is delivered;

b

in the case of notifications given under paragraph (2)(b), on the third working day after the day on which the notice is sent;

c

in the case of notifications given under paragraph (2)(c), on the first working day after the day on which the notice is sent.

6

For the purposes of this regulation—

  • “proper address” means—

    1. a

      in the case of a body corporate or an officer of that body—

      1. i

        the registered or principal office of that body; or

      2. ii

        the email address of that officer;

    2. b

      in the case of a partnership or a partner or a person having control or management of the partnership business—

      1. i

        the principal office of the partnership; or

      2. ii

        the email address of the partner or person having that control or management;

    3. c

      in any other case, a person’s last known address, which may be an email address;

  • “working day” means any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a bank holiday in England under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 19716.