23IVariation of approval or conditions of approval of electronic collar system

23I Variation of approval or conditions of approval of electronic collar system

(1) The Minister may vary an approval granted under regulation 23C or any condition of such an approval if the Minister reasonably believes—

(a) the approved electronic collar system—

(i) no longer satisfies the welfare and data requirements specified in regulation 23F; or

(ii) will no longer satisfy the welfare and data requirements specified in regulation 23F once a proposed significant change takes effect; or

(b) the training program relating to the approved electronic collar system no longer satisfies the requirements of regulation 23C(1)(a)(ii).

(2) Before deciding to vary an approval or a condition of an approval, the Minister must—

(a) give written notice of the proposed variation to the holder of the approval specifying—

(i) the reasons for the proposed variation; and

(ii) that the person may make written or oral submissions about the proposal within 28 days after the date of giving the notice; and

(b) consider any submissions made under paragraph (a).

(3) If the Minister varies an approval or a condition of an approval, the Minister must give the holder of the approval written notice of the variation specifying—

(a) the variation; and

(b) the day on which the variation takes effect.

(4) A variation has effect from the day specified in the notice under subregulation (3).

Reg. 23J inserted by S.R. No. 136/2025 reg. 8.