NARCOTIC DRUGS ACT 1967 - SECT 13C Secretary to notify of proposed revocation
NARCOTIC DRUGS ACT 1967 - SECT 13C
Secretary to notify of proposed revocation(1) Before revoking under section 13B a manufacture licence or a manufacture permit that relates to a manufacture licence, the Secretary must give written notice of the proposed revocation to the licence holder.
(2) A notice under subsection ( 1) in relation to a manufacture licence or a manufacture permit must:
(a) state that the Secretary proposes to revoke the licence or permit, as the case requires; and
(aa) subject to subsection ( 5)--state the reasons for the proposed revocation; and
(b) invite the licence holder to make a written submission to the Secretary about the proposed revocation.
(3) A notice under subsection ( 1) must specify a period within which the licence holder may make a submission under paragraph ( 2)(b). The period must not end earlier than 30 days after the day on which the notice was given.
(4) In considering whether to revoke a manufacture licence or a manufacture permit, the Secretary must have regard to any submission made under paragraph ( 2)(b).
(5) If subsection ( 1) requires a notice to be given to a licence holder stating the reasons for a proposed revocation as mentioned in paragraph ( 2)(aa), the Secretary:
(a) must not disclose information identified as sensitive law enforcement information under subsection 14LA(1) or (2) in the notice; and
(b) if the Secretary relies upon such information in relation to
the proposed revocation--must, in the case of information identified under
subsection 14LA(1), consult the giver of the information before giving
the notice.