Article 8–Article 9 · 2 articles
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Refusal
1. The procedures, and appeal in cases where the consular post refuses to examine an application or issue an FTD/FRTD shall be governed by national law of the respective Member States.
2. If an FTD/FRTD is refused and national law requires the grounds for such a refusal to be given, the reason shall be communicated to the applicant.
Penalties
Penalties, as provided for in national law, should be imposed on the holder of the FTD/FRTD in case of misuse of the scheme.
Such penalties shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive, and shall include the possibility of cancelling or revoking the FTD/FRTD.
CHAPTER IV
FINAL PROVISIONS
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