33 Application to end suspension.U.K.
(1)On an application made by a licensee the [F1OFT] may, if [F2it] thinks fit, by notice to the licensee end the suspension of a licence, whether the suspension was for a fixed or indefinite period.
(2)Unless the [F1OFT] determines to end the suspension in accordance with the application [F2it] shall, before determining the application, by notice—
(a)inform the applicant, giving [F3its] reasons, that [F2it] is minded to refuse the application, and
(b)invite the applicant to submit to the [F1OFT] representations in support of his application in accordance with section 34.
(3)General notice shall be given that a suspension of a group licence has been ended under this section.
(4)In the case of a group licence issued on application—
(a)the references in subsection (1) to a licensee include the original applicant;
(b)the [F1OFT] shall inform the original applicant that a suspension of a group licence has been ended under this section.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 33 substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 6(15)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)
F2Words in s. 33 substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 6(15)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)
F3Word in s. 33(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 6(15)(b); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)