230Revocation, suspension and amendment in other circumstances

230 Revocation, suspension and amendment in other circumstances

(a) the licensing authority considers that a ground exists to revoke, suspend or amend a licence (the proposed action); and

(b) regulations 227, 228, 229 and 234 do not apply to the proposed action.

(2) The licensing authority must give to the licensee a written notice that—

(a) states what the proposed action is; and

(b) if the proposed action is to suspend the licence, states what the proposed suspension period is; and

(c) if the proposed action is to amend the licence, sets out the proposed amendment; and

(d) sets out the ground for the proposed action; and

(e) outlines the facts and other circumstances forming the basis for the ground; and

(f) invites the licensee to state in writing, within a specified period of at least 28 days after the day when the notice is given to the licensee, why the proposed action should not be taken.

(3) If, after considering any written statement made within the specified period, the licensing authority reasonably believes that a ground exists to take the proposed action, the licensing authority may—

(a) revoke or amend the licence; or

(b) suspend the licence for a period not longer than 12 months (except if the suspension is to give effect to a court order specifying a longer period of suspension); or

(c) if the proposed action is to amend the licence in a specified way, amend the licence in that way.

(4) The licensing authority may withdraw a suspension before the suspension is due to expire if it reasonably believes that it is appropriate to do so.