(2) An application is granted by the
issue or transfer of the permit concerned.
(3) If the Secretary proposes to
refuse such an application, the Secretary must before doing so--
(a) give
notice to the applicant that the Secretary intends to do so, and
(b) specify
in that notice the reasons for the Secretary's intention to do so, and
(c)
give the applicant a reasonable opportunity to make submissions in relation to
the matter, and
(d) take into consideration any such submissions by the
applicant.
(4) A permit is issued or transferred by notice in writing given
to the applicant.
Note : Section 90L enables appeals to be made in connection
with permit applications within a specified period after the person is given
notice of the decision concerned.