39Suspension of licence

39 Suspension of licence

(1) The Authority may suspend a licence by giving the holder of the licence written notice of the suspension if—

(a) the Authority—

(i) believes on reasonable grounds that the holder of the licence has contravened this Act or the regulations; or

(ii) is no longer satisfied that each relevant person in relation to the licence is a fit and proper person; or

(iii) is not satisfied that each relevant person in relation to the licence is compliant with legal obligations as described in section 23; or

(iv) is satisfied that the holder of the licence has given materially incorrect or misleading information to the Authority or that the licence was obtained or renewed because of materially incorrect or misleading information; and

(b) the Authority is satisfied that unless the licence is suspended, substantial harm or detriment of any kind will be caused to one or more persons; and

(c) the Authority is satisfied of the prescribed matters (if any).

(2) If the Authority decides to suspend a licence, the Authority must give the holder of the licence a written notice stating—

(b) the period of suspension (which not must begin before the notice is given); and

(c) that the holder may apply to VCAT for review of the decision—

(i) to suspend the licence; or

(ii) in respect of the period of suspension.

(3) A licence is not in force during a period of suspension, other than for specified prescribed purposes.