16AEGrounds to refuse licence

#### 16AE Grounds to refuse licence 16AE Grounds to refuse licence > > (1) The regulatory authority must not grant a licence unless the regulatory authority is satisfied of the following— > > > > > (a) the applicant is eligible for the licence, > > > > > (b) the application has been properly made in accordance with section 16AD, > > > > > (c) if the regulatory authority required the applicant to lodge a safety management plan—the plan is appropriate for managing the hazards and risks to safety associated with the activities authorised by the licence, > > > > > (d) if the regulatory authority required the applicant to lodge a security plan—the plan is appropriate for the safe and secure handling of the explosives or explosive precursors to be handled under the licence, > > > > > (e) the applicant has appropriate facilities, systems and procedures in place for the safe and secure handling of the explosives and explosive precursors to be handled under the licence. > > > (2) The regulations may prescribe additional grounds on which a licence must or may be refused. > > **s 16AE:** Ins 2023 No 23, Sch 1\[18\].