140OSuspension of tour operator licence

140O Suspension of tour operator licence

(1) If the Minister or a person authorised by the Minister is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to do so, the Minister or authorised person may suspend a tour operator licence by notice in writing given to the holder of the licence.

(2) A suspension under this section has effect—

(a) from the time specified in the notice under subsection (1), which must be no earlier than the day after the day the notice is given; and

(b) subject to section 140P, for the period (not exceeding 90 days) specified in the notice.

(3) In addition to the details required under subsection (2), a notice of suspension of licence given under subsection (1) must—

(a) state that the holder of the tour operator licence may make submissions regarding the suspension under section 140P;

(b) specify a date or period by which the submissions must be made.

S. 140O(4) inserted by No. 42/2021 s. 92.

(4) On and from 1 July 2023, in relation to land in the Great Ocean Road coast and parks, a reference to the Minister or a person authorised by the Minister in this section is a reference to the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority, regardless of whether or not the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority has been appointed as land manager.

S. 140P inserted by No. 40/2009 s. 30.