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Commons Management Act 1989
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#### 51 Powers of the Minister with respect to complaints lodged under s 50
51 Powers of the Minister with respect to complaints lodged under s 50
> > (1) On receiving a complaint lodged under section 50, the Minister may either:
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> > > (a) hear and determine the complaint, or
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> > > (b) refer the complaint for inquiry and report to the Secretary.
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> > (2) The Minister may decline to deal with the complaint if of the opinion that the complaint is frivolous, vexatious, misconceived or lacking in substance.
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> > (3) (Repealed)
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> **s 51:** Am 2013 No 95, Sch 8.3 \[6\] \[7\]; 2015 No 58, Sch 3.20 \[2\].