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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.