32BLicence—reduction in annual fee

32B Licence—reduction in annual fee (1) A licensee who regularly holds eligible events (an eligible licensee) may apply to the commissioner for a reduction in the annual fee payable for the licence. Note If particular information is to be included in the form for an application, or a particular document must be attached to or given with the form, the form is properly completed only if the requirement is complied with (see Legislation Act, s 255 (5)). (2) The commissioner may, in writing, require the applicant to give the commissioner additional information or documents that the commissioner reasonably need to decide the application. (b) tell the eligible licensee about the decision on the application. (4) The Minister may make guidelines in relation to reducing the annual fee payable for a licence. (5) A guideline may include provisions about— (a) who is an eligible licensee; and (b) the criteria that an eligible licensee must address in their application for a reduction; and (c) how an eligible licensee may apply for a reduction; and (d) how the commissioner decides whether to reduce an annual fee. (6) A guideline is a disallowable instrument.

(7) In this section: eligible event means— (a) a live music performance; or (b) a performance arts event; or a theatre performance (c) a visual arts event; or an art exhibition (d) a literary arts event; or (e) a cultural performance or arts event; or a planned performance of traditional dancing or singing (f) any other event prescribed by regulation. (a) 20 working days after the day the applicant applies for a reduction in the annual fee payable; (b) if the commissioner requires the applicant to give the commissioner additional information or documents— 20 working days after the day the commissioner receives the additional information or documents.