Directive 2012/34/EU of the European Parliament and of the… Article 23

Spatial and temporal validity

Article 23

1. A licence shall be valid throughout the territory of the Union. 2. A licence shall be valid as long as the railway undertaking fulfils the obligations laid down in this Chapter. A licensing authority may, however, make provision for a regular review. If so, the review shall be carried out at least every five years. 3. Specific provisions governing the suspension or revocation of a licence may be incorporated in the licence itself.

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