66Deciding applications

#### 66 Deciding applications (1) The Minister decides an application by: (a) granting the application; or (b) refusing the application. (2) In deciding an application, the Minister may have regard to the following: (a) whether the applicant has previously held a licence that was cancelled; (b) whether the applicant has been issued with an infringement notice under this Act; (c) the object of this Act; (d) any other matters the Minister thinks relevant. (3) The Minister must not grant an application unless he or she is satisfied that the emergency specified in the application exists. (4) The Minister must decide an application: (a) within 3 business days after the application is made; or (b) if the applicant varies the application under section 65—within 3 business days after the Minister receives written notice of the variation. > Note: The period within which an application is to be decided may be affected by section 76.