S.L. 549.145 Art. 11Validity of the special research licence. 9

(1) A special research licence shall only be valid for the duration of the research period as declared in the notice of derogation published by means of a legal notice.

(2) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-regulation (1), a special research licence shall:

(a) be suspended forthwith where the data collector is accused of an offence under regulation 27 of the Wild Birds Regulations;

(b) be revoked where the data collector is found guilty of an offence against regulation 27 of the Wild Birds Regulations; and

(c) lapse and be considered revoked if the Minister orders, by notice in the Gazette or any other notice, that the research period is to terminate immediately or at a date as specified by the Minister. All licensees shall be informed immediately of such lapse and revocation of the special research licence by means of a short message service (SMS) to the number indicated by that person in the application for a special research licence.