50.—(1) This section applies to a decision of the Authority—

(a) refusing to renew a licence,

(b) suspending or revoking a licence, or

(c) issuing a reprimand, warning or caution or an advice.

(2) Subject to subsection (3), a decision of the Authority to which this section applies takes effect on the expiration of the period within which an appeal against it may be brought, unless an appeal is duly brought, in which case the decision stands suspended pending the outcome of the appeal proceedings (including proceedings under section 41).

(3) A decision of the Authority to revoke or suspend a licence, if taken because in its opinion the safety or welfare of any person or persons is or may be at risk from the continuance in force of the licence, takes effect when notification of the decision, stating the grounds on which it was taken, is received or deemed to be received by the licensee.