(b) (c) (4) (a) (b) (c) (5) the extent to which granting such a licence would be consistent with the objectives stated in section 3; and the public interest. A licence under this section – shall be issued on payment by the applicant of the licence fee specified in the Regulations; shall be subject to this Act and shall state the terms and conditions on which it is granted; and shall specify any services to be provided by the holder of the licence. The licence fee shall be paid annually in advance. Modification of a licence 25.(1) The Authority may modify any condition of a licence granted by it if it considers it is in the public interest to do so. (2) Before modifying any condition of a licence, the Authority shall give the licensee 90 days’ notice, stating the reasons for the intended modification and giving the licensee the opportunity to make representations. (3) The Authority shall give due consideration to any representation made by the licensee. (4) The Authority may, if it considers it appropriate to do so, modify any condition of a licence on the application of the licensee. Transfer of licence 26.(1) An operator may apply to the Authority in the prescribed form and manner for the transfer of a licence. (2) A licence may not be transferred without the consent in writing of the Authority. (3) An application by a licensee under subsection (1) shall be accompanied by an application, by the person to whom the licensee intends to transfer the licence, for the grant of a licence. (4) If the Authority grants the application it shall – (a) revoke the existing licence; and (b) grant a licence to the new licensee. Suspension and revocation of licence 27.(1) The Authority may suspend for such a period as the Authority may decide or revoke a licence if it believes on reasonable grounds that the licensee is not or has ceased to be a person to whom a licence would be granted, or that the licensee has contravened this Act, or any condition of the licence, or has failed to adhere to a direction of the Authority addressed to it. (2) The Authority shall, unless the urgency of the matter otherwise requires, give the licensee 5 days notice in writing of the reasons for the intended suspension or revocation and opportunity to make representations. (3) After due consideration of any representations by the licensee the Authority may, without any compensation, revoke the licence. Directions to remedy breaches 28.(1) Where the Authority is satisfied that a licensee has breached the conditions of a licence or an obligation under this Act, the Authority may direct the licensee in writing to remedy the breach or to do such acts as the Authority may specify in the direction. (2) The Authority shall not issue a direction to a licensee unless the licensee was given or has been given reasonable opportunity to make representations concerning the conduct giving rise to the directive. Part IV – Use of Land Entry to land 29.(1) Subject to subsection (2), an operator may – 11 11

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