Validity of the certificate
Article 16
1. A U-space service provider or a single common information service provider certificate shall remain valid as long as the holder of the certificate complies with the relevant requirements set out in this Regulation. 2. A U-space service provider or a single common information service provider certificate shall cease to be valid if the holder of the certificate has: (a) not started operations within 6 months after the certificate was issued; (b) ceased operations for more than 12 consecutive months. 3. The competent authority or the Agency, as applicable, shall assess the operational and financial performance of a U-space service provider or a single common information service provider under its responsibility. 4. The competent authority or the Agency, as applicable, may, on the basis of the outcome of the assessment referred to in paragraph 3, impose particular conditions to the certificate holder, amend, suspend, limit or revoke the certificate.