9.—(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.