Tasmanian Consolidated Acts Tasmanian Consolidated Acts
(1) The Chief Inspector may –
(a) grant an application for a licence; or
(b) refuse the application.
(2) The Chief Inspector may refuse to grant an application for a licence if satisfied that –
(a) the applicant is unable, or is unlikely, to comply with this Act; or
(b) the layout, plant and equipment of the relevant premises are not suitable or unlikely to be suitable for the purpose of the licence; or
(c) the applicant was convicted of an offence under –
(i) this Act; or
(ii) the Export Control Act 1982 of the Commonwealth; or
(iii) the Animal Welfare Act 1993; or
(iv) any other Act of the Commonwealth or another State or a Territory of the Commonwealth relating to meat hygiene or animal welfare.
(3) In considering an application, the Chief Inspector may consult with, and obtain information from, any person or body he or she considers appropriate.
(4) The Chief Inspector, by notice in writing served on the applicant, is to notify –
(a) the granting of the application; or
(b) the refusal to grant the application and any reasons for the refusal.