s 15 Applications by registered persons.
(1) A person registered under this Part may apply to the registration authority— (a) for the variation or removal of any condition for the time being in force in relation to the registration; or (b) for the cancellation of the registration ; or (c) for the cancellation of, or the variation of the period of, any suspension of the registration. (2) But a person may not make an application under subsection (1)(b)— (a) if the registration authority has given him notice under section 17(4)(a) of a proposal to cancel the registration, unless the registration authority has decided not to take that step; or (b) if the registration authority has given him notice under section 19(3) of its decision to cancel the registration and the time within which an appeal may be brought has not expired or, if an appeal has been brought, it has not been determined. (3) An application under subsection (1) shall be made in such manner and state such particulars as may be prescribed and, if made under paragraph (a) or (c) of that subsection, shall be accompanied by a fee of the prescribed amount . (4) If the registration authority decides to grant an application under subsection (1)(a) it shall serve notice in writing of its decision on the applicant (stating, where applicable, the condition as varied) and issue a new certificate of registration. (4A) If the registration authority decides to grant an application under subsection (1)(c), it must serve notice in writing of its decision on the applicant (stating, where applicable, the period as varied). (5) If different amounts are prescribed under subsection (3), the regulations may provide for the appropriate Minister to determine which amount is payable in a particular case.