CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT 1984 - SECT 30L

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT 1984 - SECT 30L

30L—Chief Executive must investigate renewal application

        (1)         On receipt of a renewal application under section 30K the Chief Executive—

            (a)         must carry out any investigation or inquiry necessary to determine the renewal application; and

            (b)         may conduct an inspection of the specified premises of the poppy cultivation licence; and

            (c)         may require that an applicant or any associate of the applicant submit to the Chief Executive a recent police record check of the applicant or any associate of the applicant.

        (2)         The Chief Executive must provide a copy of a renewal application made under section 30K and any accompanying documents to the Commissioner of Police.

        (3)         The Commissioner of Police must—

            (a)         inquire into and report to the Chief Executive on any matters concerning the application that the Commissioner of Police believes are appropriate or reasonably necessary; and

            (b)         inquire into and report to the Chief Executive on any matters concerning the renewal application that the Chief Executive requests; and

            (c)         within 28 days of receiving the application from the Chief Executive notify the Chief Executive in writing of the Commissioner of Police's decision to support or oppose the renewal of a licence and provide the reasons for the decision.

        (4)         If the Chief Executive is notified under subsection (3)(c) that the Commissioner of Police opposes the renewal of a poppy cultivation licence, the Chief Executive must not renew the relevant licence.