Valid from 06/04/2011
(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).