(1) For section 25(2) of the Wildlife Act 1975 substitute —
"(2) An application for the renewal of a wildlife licence must be—
(a) made in the prescribed manner; and
(b) made to—
(i) if the wildlife licence is in respect of specified birds, the Game Management Authority; or
(ii) in any other case, the Secretary.".
(2) In section 25(3) of the Wildlife Act 1975 , after "Secretary" insert "or the Game Management Authority (as appropriate)".
(3) For section 25(4) of the Wildlife Act 1975 substitute —
"(4) The Secretary may vary a wildlife licence (other than a wildlife licence in respect of specified birds) at any time by notice in writing sent by post to the holder of the licence.
(5) The Game Management Authority may vary a wildlife licence in respect of specified birds at any time by notice in writing sent by post to the holder of the licence.".