27Powers and functions of operator

27 Powers and functions of operator (1) A document which, under this Act or the regulations, may be given to or served on a licensee must be taken to have been so given or served if given to or served on the operator of the meat processing facilities covered by the licence. (2) A direction or request which, under this Act or the regulations, may be given or made to a licensee by an inspector must be taken to have been so given or made if given or made to the operator of the meat processing facilities covered by the licence. (3) The functions of a licensee's operator are— (a) to have general oversight over the operations of the meat processing facilities covered by the licence; (b) to liaise between the licensee and those using the meat processing services at facilities covered by the licence; (c) to supervise compliance by the meat processing facilities covered by the licence with the applicable provisions of this Act, the regulations and any quality assurance program. (4) This section does not remove from the licensee any obligation imposed on the licensee under this Act, the regulations or a quality assurance program.