(1) Where an approval under section 309G has effect subject to conditions, the relevant recognised body that applied for the approval may apply to the appropriate regulator to vary the approval by -
(a) varying a condition,
(b) removing a condition, or
(c) imposing a new condition.
(2) Where an approval under section 309G has effect for a limited period, the relevant recognised body that applied for the approval may apply to the appropriate regulator to vary the approval by -
(a) varying the period, or
(b) removing the limit on the period for which the approval is to have effect.
(3) The appropriate regulator must, before the end of the consultation period, determine whether -
(a) to grant the application, or
(b) to give a warning notice under section 309M(2) (as applied by subsection (8)).
(4) The "consultation period" is -
(a) such period as may be prescribed (and different periods may be prescribed in relation to different types of relevant recognised bodies), or
(b) if no such peri
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