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4‑29 Application to vary allocation of meat inspection services

(1) The occupier of a registered establishment with an allocation of meat inspection services may apply to the Secretary, in writing, to vary the allocation. Form of application (2) An application under this section must: (a) if the Secretary has approved, in writing, a manner for making an application—be made in an approved manner; and (b) if the Secretary has approved a form for making an application: (i) include the information required by the form; and (ii) be accompanied by any documents required by the form. Variations to reduce allocation (3) If the occupier wishes to vary the registered establishment’s allocation of meat inspection services by reducing the allocation of meat inspection services: (a) for meat inspection services allocated to the registered establishment on an hourly basis—the application must be made at least 7 days before the proposed variation is to start; and (b) for meat inspection services allocated to the registered establishment other than on an hourly basis—the application must be made at least 30 days before the proposed variation is to start. (5) On receiving an application under this section, the Secretary must decide: (a) to vary the allocation of meat inspection services to the establishment as applied for; or (b) to refuse to vary the allocation.

Note: A decision to refuse to vary an allocation of meat inspection services to an establishment is a reviewable decision (see section 11‑1 of this instrument and Part 2 of Chapter 11 of the Act). The notice under subsection (7) of this section must also include the reasons for the decision (see subsection 382(1) of the Act).

(6) In making a decision under subsection (5), the Secretary must have regard to the matters referred to in subsection 4‑22(2). Notice of decision (7) As soon as practicable after making a decision under subsection (5), the Secretary must give the occupier of the establishment written notice of the decision. (8) This section does not apply in relation to a variation to which section 4‑30 (additional meat inspection services) or 4‑31 (shutdown) applies.