Part 4Marine licensing
Chapter 1Marine licences
72Variation, suspension, revocation and transfer
1
A licensing authority may by notice vary, suspend or revoke a licence granted by it if it appears to the authority that there has been a breach of any of its provisions.
2
A licensing authority may by notice vary, suspend or revoke a licence granted by it if it appears to the authority that—
a
in the course of the application for the licence, any person either supplied information to the authority that was false or misleading or failed to supply information, and
b
if the correct information had been supplied the authority would have, or it is likely that the authority would have, refused the application or granted the licence in different terms.
3
A licensing authority may by notice vary, suspend or revoke a licence granted by it if it appears to the authority that the licence ought to be varied, suspended or revoked—
a
because of a change in circumstances relating to the environment or human health;
b
because of increased scientific knowledge relating to either of those matters;
c
in the interests of safety of navigation;
d
for any other reason that appears to the authority to be relevant.
4
A suspension under subsection (1), (2) or (3) is for such period as the authority specifies in the notice of suspension.
5
A licensing authority may by further notice extend the period of a suspension.
6
But a licence may not by virtue of this section be suspended for a period exceeding 18 months.
7
On an application made by a licensee, the licensing authority which granted the licence—
a
may transfer the licence from the licensee to another person, and
b
if it does so, must vary the licence accordingly.
8
A licence may not be transferred except in accordance with subsection (7).