PART 3BOVINE CARCASES
Licence for automated grading9
1
The Scottish Ministers may grant to the operator of an approved slaughterhouse a licence authorising the use of automated grading equipment for classification of bovine carcases at that slaughterhouse.
2
Where the Scottish Ministers grant a licence under paragraph (1), the Scottish Ministers may impose such conditions as they consider appropriate.
3
The Scottish Ministers may—
a
vary a licence or any condition of a licence;
b
revoke a licence in the circumstances mentioned in Article 12(2) of the Commission Regulation (incorrect classifications or identifications);
c
suspend or revoke a licence if the person has contravened any of the terms or conditions of that licence; or
d
suspend or revoke a licence if the Scottish Ministers consider that the automated grading equipment no longer meets the standards required by Article 9 of, and Annex II to, the Commission Regulation, whether for reasons connected with the equipment itself or with the operator's manner of use of the equipment.
4
Where the Scottish Ministers take any decision in relation to a licence under this regulation in respect of which there is a right to apply for a review under regulation 10, the Scottish Ministers must inform the person concerned of—
a
the right of appeal; and
b
the manner in which, and the time limits within which, such an application may be made.