Domestic Animals Act 2000
72FBreeding licence—variation
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72F Breeding licence—variation (1) On application by the holder of a breeding licence, the registrar may vary the licence. (2) The registrar may vary a breeding licence on the registrar’s own initiative if the registrar is satisfied that it is in the public interest to do so. (3) Before varying a breeding licence on the registrar’s own initiative, the registrar must give the licensee a written notice— (a) stating how the registrar proposes to vary the licence; and (b) stating the reasons why the registrar proposes to vary the
to the registrar about the matters stated in the notice within 14 days beginning on the day after receiving the notice. (4) In making a decision under subsection (1) or (2), the registrar must (a) the matters mentioned in section 72B (3) (Breeding licence— approval or refusal); and (b) any breach of the conditions of the licence. (5) In making a decision whether to vary the breeding licence on the registrar’s own initiative, the registrar must consider any response given to the registrar in accordance with subsection (3) (c). (6) Subsections (4) and (5) do not limit the matters the registrar may (7) The registrar must refuse to vary a breeding licence if the registrar must refuse under section 72B (2) (Breeding licence—approval or refusal) to issue the licence as varied. (8) The registrar must give the licensee written notice of the registrar’s (9) A variation of a breeding licence takes effect on the day notice of the variation is given to the licensee or, if the notice provides for a later day, that day.