Tasmanian Consolidated Acts Tasmanian Consolidated Acts
(1) The Chief Inspector may cancel a licence if –
(a) a substantive condition of the licence has not been complied with; or
(b) the issue or renewal of the licence was obtained improperly; or
(c) the holder of the licence is 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.
(2) The Chief Inspector may suspend a licence for a period not exceeding 12 months or any further period the Chief Inspector considers appropriate if –
(a) a minor condition of the licence has not been complied with; or
(b) a direction under section 33 has not been complied with; or
(c) a notice under section 34(2) has not been complied with; or
(d) a fee that is prescribed in the regulations has not been paid; or
(e) regulation 8(6)(b) of the regulations has not been complied with.
(3) Before making a decision to cancel or suspend a licence, the Chief Inspector is to consult with, and obtain any relevant information from, the holder of the licence.
(4) The Chief Inspector, by notice in writing served on the holder of the licence, is to notify the cancellation or suspension of the licence with reasons for the cancellation or suspension.
(5) The cancellation or suspension of a licence takes effect 28 days after the service of the notice.