Part 4Marine licensing
C2C5Chapter 1Marine licences
Pt. 4 Ch. 1 modified (E.W.S.) (6.8.2014) by The Rampion Offshore Wind Farm Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1873), arts. 1, 11, Sch. 13 Pt. 2 Sch. 14 Pts. 2 (with arts. 12, 13, Pt. 2 para. 6, Pt. 3 para. 5, Pt. 4 para. 4, Pt. 5 para. 4, Sch. 12 paras. 19)
I1C1C3C4C7C6C5C8C9C1072C5Variation, 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).
Pt. 4 Ch. 1 modified (E.W.S.) (15.8.2013) by The North Blyth Biomass Power Station Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1873), arts. 1, 27 (with art. 30)