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80 Application for licence exemptions
(1) A person may apply to the Authority for an exemption from the application of section 44 in respect of a prescribed development activity.
(2) A person may apply to the Authority for an exemption from the application of section 45 in respect of a prescribed operating activity.
(3) An application for an exemption under subsection (1) or (2) must—
S. 80(3)(c) amended by No. 36/2022 s. 39(1).
Note to s. 80(3)(c) inserted by No. 36/2022 s. 39(2).
S. 80(4) amended by No. 36/2022 s. 39(3).
(4) Subject to section 51B, on receiving an application that complies with subsection (3), the Authority must, within 20 business days (or any shorter prescribed period) after receiving the application—
(5) When determining whether to grant an exemption, the Authority must take into account any prescribed matter.
(6) An exemption granted under subsection (4) may be revoked or amended by a written notice given by the Authority.
(7) An exemption granted under subsection (4) has no effect unless the conditions to which it is subject are complied with.
Pt 4.5 (Heading and ss 81–84) inserted by No. 39/2018 s. 7 (as amended by Nos 27/2019 ss 12−30, 3/2020 ss 42–44, 47/2020 s. 26).
Part 4.5—Permits
S. 81 inserted by No. 39/2018 s. 7 (as amended by Nos 27/2019 ss 12−30, 3/2020 ss 42–44, 47/2020 s. 26).