[F19(1)This paragraph applies if—U.K.
(a)an assay office have refused to hallmark an article in accordance with a request under paragraph 8(1), and
(b)the person making the request refers the matter in writing to the Council.
(2)The Council may direct the assay office to comply with the request.
(3)The assay office must comply with the direction.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 2 Pts. 2, 3 substituted (6.4.2007) by The Hallmarking Act 1973 (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/872), reg. 2(6), Sch.