Change of keeper9

In regulation 24—

a

in paragraph (2) the words “or otherwise in writing” shall be omitted;

b

after paragraph (2) there shall be added—

2A

Where the registration document has been, or may have been, lost, stolen or destroyed, notification in accordance with paragraph (2) shall be effected by an application to the Secretary of State for the issue of a new registration document accompanied by a fee of £19.

c

after paragraph (5) there shall be added—

6

Where all parts of the registration document have been, or may have been, lost, stolen or destroyed, the new keeper shall submit an application to the Secretary of State for the issue of a new registration document accompanied by a fee of £19.

7

Where the new keeper can produce to the Secretary of State that part of the document marked as the part which is to be given to the new keeper, the new keeper may submit an application to the Secretary of State for the issue of a new registration document accompanied by that part.

8

On receiving notification of a change in keeper in accordance with paragraphs (2), (2A), (5), (6) or (7), the Secretary of State shall, subject to regulation 15—

a

record the change in the register, and

b

issue to the new registered keeper a new registration document.