12‑21 Suspension of accreditation12‑21 Suspension of accreditation

12‑21 Suspension of accreditation

Suspension of accreditation in force immediately before commencement time (1) If: (a) the accreditation of a veterinarian had been suspended under section 4A.10 or 4A.11 of the old Export Control (Animals) Order; and (b) the suspension was in force immediately before the commencement time; then, after the commencement time, the accreditation of the veterinarian is taken to be suspended under subsection 9‑20(1) of this instrument. Show cause notice given before commencement time (2) If: (a) a notice (a show cause notice) had been given to an accredited veterinarian under subsection 4A.10(2) of the old Export Control (Animals) Order directing the accredited veterinarian to show cause, within the period set out in the notice, why the accredited veterinarian’s accreditation should not be suspended; and (b) the period had not ended before the commencement time; then the show cause notice continues to have effect after the commencement time as if it were a notice given to the accredited veterinarian under subsection 9‑20(2) of this instrument. Notice of suspension given before commencement time (3) If: (a) the Secretary had given a written notice to an accredited veterinarian under subsection 4A.10(6) or 4A.11(1) of the old Export Control (Animals) Order of the suspension of the accreditation of the veterinarian; and (b) the suspension had not taken effect before the commencement time; then: (c) the Secretary is taken to have decided, at the commencement time, to suspend the accreditation under subsection 9‑20(1) of this instrument; and (d) the notice has effect after the commencement time as if it had been given under subsection 9‑21(1) of this instrument; and (e) the suspension takes effect in accordance with the notice.

Note: The Secretary may revoke the suspension (see section 9‑22 of this instrument).