PART 3Carriers
Suspension or withdrawal of approvals12.
(1)
Where the appropriate authority is satisfied that a carrier has failed to comply with its approval, the appropriate authority may suspend or withdraw the approval by giving notice in writing to the carrier.
(2)
A suspension or withdrawal under paragraph (1) has effect at the end of the period of 21 days beginning with the date of service of the notice.
(3)
But if it is necessary for the protection of public or animal health the appropriate authority may specify in the notice that the suspension or withdrawal has immediate effect.
(4)
The notice must—
(a)
give reasons,
(b)
state when it comes into effect and, in the case of suspension, state on what date or event it is to cease to have effect, and
(c)
explain the right of the carrier to make written representations in accordance with paragraph (6), and details of the person to whom such representations may be made.
(5)
Where the notice does not have immediate effect and representations are made under paragraph (6), a suspension or withdrawal must not have effect until the final determination of the appropriate authority in accordance with paragraph (9), unless the appropriate authority decides that it is necessary for the protection of public or animal health for the suspension or withdrawal to have immediate effect and gives notice to that effect.
(6)
A carrier may make written representations against a suspension or withdrawal of its approval to a person appointed for the purpose by the appropriate authority.
(7)
Written representations must be made within the period of 21 days beginning with the date on which notice is served on the carrier to suspend or withdraw its approval.
(8)
The appointed person must consider the representations and report in writing to the appropriate authority.
(9)
The appropriate authority must give to the carrier written notification of its final determination and the reasons for it.