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28Appeals against notice of revocation given by local authorityS

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(1)Where a local authority gives a notice of revocation to a person under section 27(4), the person may appeal to the Scottish Ministers against the notice.

(2)Where an appeal is made under subsection (1) against a revocation notice, the notice has no effect pending the final determination or withdrawal of the appeal.

(3)The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make further provision about appeals under subsection (1).

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(a)the way in which appeals are to be made, including time limits for making appeals,

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(g)how the determination of appeals is to be notified.

(5)The provision that may be made by virtue of subsection (4)(e) includes provision about the holding of an inquiry or hearing for the purpose of determining an appeal, including—

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(6)The maximum penalty that may be provided for in regulations under subsection (3) creating an offence is, on summary conviction, a fine not exceeding level 1 on the standard scale or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 3 months.

(7)Regulations under subsection (3) may modify any enactment (including this Act).

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