30Suspension of licences

30 Suspension of licences

(1)  The Authority may suspend a licence if satisfied that –

(a) it is desirable to do so in the interests of public health; or

(b) the dairy premises, dairy produce or a vehicle to which the licence relates fails to comply with any Code of Practice.

(2)  The Authority is to review a suspension within each one week period beginning from the date of suspension.

(3)  If the Authority is satisfied that the dairy premises, dairy produce or a vehicle to which the licence relates no longer fails to comply with any Code of Practice it must revoke the suspension.

(4)  During any period in which a dairy farmer's licence in respect of a dairy farm is suspended, a person must not permit any dairy produce from that dairy farm to be –

(a) sold or used for human consumption; or

(b) collected and stored with milk for human consumption.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.