Exemption for outstandingly valuable and important pre-1918 items
I1I25Fresh applications and appeals
1
Where an application for an exemption certificate is refused or an exemption certificate is revoked, the owner of the item concerned—
a
may make a fresh application;
b
may appeal to the First-tier Tribunal against the refusal or revocation.
2
A fee prescribed under section 3(1)(h) must be the same for a fresh application under subsection (1)(a) as for a first application.
3
An appeal under subsection (1)(b) may be on the ground—
a
that the decision was based on an error of fact,
b
that the decision was wrong in law, or
c
that the decision was unreasonable,
or on any other grounds that are prescribed by regulations made by the appropriate national authority.
4
On an appeal under subsection (1)(b), the First-tier Tribunal may—
a
confirm the Secretary of State's decision to refuse or revoke the exemption certificate,
b
require the Secretary of State to issue an exemption certificate, or to cancel the decision to revoke an existing exemption certificate, or
c
remit the decision to refuse or revoke the exemption certificate to the Secretary of State for reconsideration.
5
The appropriate national authority may by regulations make further provision about appeals under subsection (1)(b).
6
The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision requiring an appellant to pay a fee of a prescribed amount.