121Notice of possible refusal

121  Notice of possible refusal

 (1) The Commissioner must give written notice to an entity:

 (a) if the entity has made an application under subsection 104(1)—before the Commissioner decides to not register the entity in all of the provider registration categories specified in the entity’s application; and

 (b) if the entity has made an application under subsection 107(1)—before the Commissioner decides to not register, or not renew the registration of, the entity in all of the provider registration categories specified in the entity’s application; and

 (c) if the entity has made an application under subsection 111(1)—before the Commissioner decides to not approve all of the residential care homes specified in the entity’s application.

 (b) invite the entity to make submissions, in writing, to the Commissioner in relation to the matter within 14 days after receiving the notice, or such longer period as is specified in the notice; and

 (c) inform the entity that the Commissioner may, after considering any submissions made by the entity, still make the decision.

 (3) The Commissioner must consider any submissions made by the entity in accordance with the notice.