174Temporary suspension of licences

174 Temporary suspension of licences

174 Temporary suspension of licences

(1) The Minister may take action under this section, without prior notice to a licensee, in order to secure compliance by a licensee with a direction given to the licensee in accordance with the regulations.

(2) If the Minister considers it necessary or expedient for the purposes of this section, the Minister may, by notice, suspend a licence—

(a) until a date specified in the notice of suspension, or

(b) if the notice so specifies—until the Minister, being satisfied that the relevant direction has been complied with, further notifies the licensee.