Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Act: Functions transferred (W.) (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1
(1)Subsection (2) applies where the local authority, after giving the licence holder an opportunity to be heard, are not satisfied that a condition attached to a licence granted by them under this Act is met in relation to the zoo or a section of it.
(2)Unless subsection (3) applies, the authority shall make a direction specifying—
(a)the licence condition which they are not satisfied is met;
(b)whether they are not satisfied that that condition is met in relation to—
(i)the zoo; or
(ii)a section of the zoo, and if so, which section;
(c)steps to be taken by the licence holder to ensure that that condition is met in relation to the zoo (or, if a section of the zoo is specified under paragraph (b)(ii), in relation to that section) within a period specified in the direction, which may not exceed two years from the date of the direction; and
(d)whether the zoo or a section of it is required to be closed to the public during that period or any part of it specified in the direction.
(3)This subsection applies if the authority have power to make a zoo closure direction under section 16B(5) and they exercise that power.
(4)The authority may, after giving the licence holder an opportunity to be heard, make a direction under this subsection varying a direction under subsection (2) (including such a direction as varied by a direction under this subsection).
(5)A direction under subsection (4) may increase the period specified in the direction under subsection (2)(c) or (d), but the period as increased must not exceed two years beginning with the date of the direction under subsection (2).
(6)A direction under subsection (2) (including such a direction as varied by a direction under subsection (4)) may be revoked by a further direction of the authority.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 16A inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 21 (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by virtue of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 18 (with reg. 4))