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.