Death of the holder of a primate licence
11.—(1) This regulation applies where the holder of a primate licence (“former licence holder”) dies during the licence period.
(2) The licence is deemed to be granted to the personal representatives of the former licence holder.
(3) If the personal representatives do not notify the local authority which granted the licence of the former licence holder’s death within the period of 28 days beginning with the date of death, the licence deemed to be granted under paragraph (2) expires at the end of that period.
(4) If the personal representatives do notify the local authority of the former licence holder’s death within that 28-day period—
(a)the licence deemed to be granted to them expires at the end of the period of three months beginning with the date of the death of the former licence holder;
(b)the local authority may on application by the personal representatives extend the licence period for a further period of up to three months if satisfied that it is appropriate to do so in all the circumstances; and
(c)if before the time when the licence would otherwise expire by virtue of sub-paragraph (a) or (b) any of the personal representatives applies for a new licence under regulation 6, the licence continues to have effect until the application is determined.