Consultation on the validity of licences
Article 10
1. If any doubt arises as to the validity of a licence, the competent authority concerned may ask the licensing authority for additional information. If no answer is received from the licensing authority within 21 calendar days, the competent authority shall act in accordance with applicable national legislation and shall not accept the licence. If, following the provision of additional information, it is established that information on the licence does not correspond to the shipment, the competent authority shall act in accordance with applicable national legislation and shall not accept the licence. 2. Where persistent disagreements or difficulties arise in consultations concerning FLEGT licences, the matter may be referred to the Joint Implementation Committee of the Agreement.