58Variation of conditions of licences and permits

58 Variation of conditions of licences and permits

(1)  Subject to subregulation (3) , the Secretary may amend a licence or permit granted under these regulations by –

(a) adding a condition to, or revoking a condition from, the licence or permit; or

(b) varying a condition imposed on the licence or permit.

(2)  The Secretary may amend a licence or permit under this regulation –

(a) on the application of the holder of the licence or permit; or

(b) on the Secretary’s own initiative.

(3)  A condition imposed on a wildlife exhibition licence, or on a travelling wildlife exhibition permit, under regulation 53 may not be amended under this regulation.

(4)  If the Secretary amends a licence or permit under this regulation, the Secretary must give written notice to the holder of the licence or permit of –

(a) each condition added to, or revoked from, the licence or permit under this regulation; and

(b) if a condition on the licence or permit is varied under this regulation, details of the variation of the condition; and

(c) the reasons for the amendment of the licence or permit under this regulation.

(5)  An amendment of a licence or permit under this regulation takes effect –

(a) on the date on which the holder of the licence or permit is given written notice of the amendment by the Secretary under subregulation (4) ; or

(b) on such later date as is specified in that written notice as the date on which the amendment takes effect.