6. For regulation 18(1) substitute—
“18.—(1) The appropriate authority may authorise a registered supplier by licence to—
(a)market forest reproductive material in Wales which would otherwise be prohibited under regulation 17(1);
(b)import into Wales forest reproductive material which would otherwise be prohibited under regulation 25.
(2) The licence shall be in writing and may be granted—
(a)subject to conditions;
(b)for a definite or an indefinite period.
(3) The appropriate authority may only give an authorisation under paragraph (1)(a) or (1)(b)—
(a)if the forest reproductive material is to be marketed for use in tests, for scientific purposes or for generic conservation purposes;
(b)if the forest reproductive material consists of seed units which are clearly shown not to be intended for forestry purposes; or
(c)in exercise of a derogation permitted by the Directive.
(4) The appropriate authority may also give an authorisation under paragraph (1)(a) if the forest reproductive material is to be marketed for use in selection work.
(5) If the appropriate authority decline to give an authorisation under paragraph (1), they shall give the applicant their reasons for doing so in writing.”
Regulation 18 was amended by S.I. 2013/755 (W. 90), Schedule 4, paragraphs 137 and 149.