Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Wildlife Act 1975 - SECT 25D

Power of the Secretary to cancel a licence

25D. Power of the Secretary to cancel a licence



(1) The Secretary may cancel a licence if the Secretary is satisfied, on
reasonable grounds, that-

   (a)  the holder of the licence has been found guilty of an offence against
        this Act; or

   (b)  the holder of the licence has breached a condition of the licence.

(2) Before cancelling a licence the Secretary must-

   (a)  notify the holder that he or she proposes to cancel the licence; and

   (b)  allow the holder of the licence an opportunity to make either oral or
        written submissions.

(3) Submissions under subsection (2) must be made within the period specified
in the notice.

(4) In making a decision as to whether or not to cancel a licence, the
Secretary must-

   (a)  have regard to any submissions made under subsection (2) within the
        period specified in the notice; and

   (b)  must notify the holder of his or her decision.

(5) A cancellation under this section has effect from the time specified in
the notice of the Secretary's decision under subsection (4), which must be
after the day on which the notice is given.

(6) Any wildlife held under a licence which has been cancelled under this
section must be disposed of in accordance with the directions of the
Secretary.



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