Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Wildlife Act 1975 - SECT 28F

Cancellation of authorisation

28F. Cancellation of authorisation



(1) If the Secretary is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to do so,
the Secretary may cancel an authorisation.

(2) Before cancelling an authorisation the Secretary must-

   (a)  notify the holder that it is proposed to cancel the authorisation; and

   (b)  allow the holder of the authorisation 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 an authorisation, 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 the decision.

(5) A cancellation under this section has effect from the time specified in
the notice under subsection (4).

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

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