20Agent identification code—inactivation or cancellation

20 Agent identification code—inactivation or cancellation (1) If the director-general is satisfied that a stock and station agent no longer needs an agent identification code, the director-general may inactivate or cancel the code by giving the agent a written notice stating— (a) the reason for the inactivation or cancellation; and (b) when the inactivation or cancellation takes effect. (2) However, before inactivating or cancelling a stock and station agent’s agent identification code, the director-general must give the agent written notice stating— (a) that the director-general proposes to inactivate or cancel the code; and (b) the reason for the proposed inactivation or cancellation; and (c) that the agent may, by a stated day that is at least 15 working days after the day the notice is given to the agent, make a submission to the director-general about the proposed inactivation or cancellation.

Stock and station agent identification codes Division 2.3 Section 21 (3) If the stock and station agent makes a submission before the stated day, the director-general must take the submission into account in deciding whether to inactivate or cancel the agent identification code. (4) If the director-general inactivates or cancels a stock and station agent’s agent identification code, the director-general must tell the NLIS administrator about the inactivation or cancellation. (5) The director-general may reactivate an inactivated agent identification code, or reallocate a cancelled agent identification code, in any circumstances the director-general considers appropriate.