63Suspension and revocation of forest permits and leases

63 Suspension and revocation of forest permits and leases

63 Suspension and revocation of forest permits and leases

(1916 Act, s 35)

(1) A land manager—

(a) may suspend a forest permit or forest lease issued or granted by the land manager if the land manager is satisfied that—

(i) the holder of the permit or lease has failed to comply with any of the terms or conditions of the permit or lease, or

(ii) the permit or lease is not being used for the purpose for which it was issued or granted, and

(b) may, after giving the holder of the permit or lease an opportunity to make representations in relation to the matter, revoke the permit or lease (as the case requires).

(2) A forest permit may be revoked on such other grounds as may be prescribed by the regulations.

(3) If a forest permit is revoked, the land manager may refund all or part of the fee paid for the permit.