Abattoirs Act, 1988
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Power of Minister to revoke knackery licence. |
30.—(1) The Minister may, at any time, revoke a knackery licence if he is satisfied that— | |
(a) the licence has been obtained by fraud or by misrepresentation (whether fraudulent or innocent), or | ||
(b) there has been any contravention (whether by commission or omission) of any provision of this Act or of any Regulation made thereunder, or | ||
(c) the holder of a licence has not, within a reasonable time, complied with the requirements of a notice served under section 33 of this Act. | ||
(2) Before revoking a knackery licence pursuant to this section, the Minister shall, by at least 21 days notice in writing, notify the holder of the licence of his intention to revoke the licence and of the reasons therefor. | ||
(3) Whenever the Minister decides to revoke a knackery licence pursuant to this section, he shall, by notice in writing, notify the holder of the licence— | ||
(a) of his decision, and of the reasons therefor, and | ||
(b) of the time limit within which, and of the manner in which, an appeal against such revocation may, pursuant to section 31 of this Act, be made, and | ||
(c) whether the premises concerned may, in accordance with the provisions of this Act, continue to be used as a knackery. |