The Seed (Registration, Licensing and Enforcement) (Wales) Regulations 2005

Licences

11.—(1) Where an application is made under regulation 10(1) the National Assembly shall grant the applicant a licence authorising the applicant to inspect crops of the species and category to which the application relates if it is satisfied that the applicant has—

(a) completed an appropriate training course relating to the inspection of seed crops of that species and category;

(b) passed an examination relating to the inspection of seed crops of that species and category organised by or on behalf of the National Assembly, the Secretary of State, the Scottish Ministers or the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; and

(c) signed a statement of commitment to carry out his or her functions in accordance with such instructions as may from time to time be issued by or on behalf of the National Assembly.

(2) A licence granted under paragraph (1)—

(a) shall specify which of the functions listed in Part II of Schedule 2 are covered by the licence; and

(b) may impose any of the conditions listed in Part III of Schedule 2 and such other conditions as the National Assembly may think necessary or desirable having regard to the species and category of crops that may be inspected by the licence holder.

(3) A licensed crop inspector who is employed by a person who is engaged in a seed industry activity shall carry out crop inspections only on crops grown by or on behalf of his or her employer unless otherwise agreed between his or her employer, the applicant for certification and by the National Assembly.