PART 4Licensed seed samplers

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1

Where an application is made under regulation 17 the Department shall grant the applicant a seed sampler’s licence if

a

The Department is satisfied that the applicant has undertaken a training course on seed sampling organised by or on behalf of the Department, the Secretary of State, the Scottish Ministers or the National Assembly for Wales; and

b

the applicant, having completed such a course, has passed an examination on seed sampling organised by or on behalf of the Department, the Secretary of State, the Scottish Ministers or the National Assembly for Wales.

2

A licence granted under paragraph (1)

a

shall specify which of the functions listed in Part 2 of Schedule 3 are covered by the licence and may in addition specify any other functions which the Department thinks necessary or desirable; and

b

may impose any of the conditions listed in Part 3 of Schedule 3 and such other conditions as the Department may think necessary or desirable.

3

A licensed seed sampler who is employed by a person who is engaged in a seed industry activity shall only sample seed lots produced by or on behalf of his employer unless otherwise agreed between his employer, the applicant for certification and by the Department.