18DNotice of proposed action

18D Notice of proposed action (1) Subject to subregulation (4), before taking action to vary, suspend or cancel the licence, the Secretary must give the licence holder notice in writing of the proposed variation, suspension or cancellation and a statement setting out the reason for the proposed action. (2) The licence holder must be given 35 days after the day the notice is given to respond to the notice. (3) The Secretary must consider any response from the licence holder before making a decision to vary, suspend or cancel the licence. (4) Subregulations (1), (2) and (3) do not apply if the Secretary is satisfied that there is a need to take urgent action because the ground for variation, suspension or cancellation of the licence holder’s licence represents a risk to public safety or security.