35Licence—representations

35 Licence—representations (1) If an applicant displays a sign or publishes a notice under section 34, anyone may give a written representation to the commissioner about how— (a) 1 or more of the following people is not a suitable person to hold the licence: (i) the applicant; (ii) a close associate of the applicant; (iii) if the applicant is a corporation—an influential person for the applicant; (iv) if someone other than the applicant is to have day-to-day control of the business operated under the licence—a person who is to have day-to-day control; or

(b) the relevant premises are not suitable premises for the licence. Note Suitable person, to hold a licence or permit—see s 67. (2) A representation about an application may be given to the commissioner only during the public consultation period for the Note Public consultation period, for an application—see s 36. (3) A person who gives the commissioner a representation about an application may, in writing, withdraw the representation at any time before the application is decided. Note In deciding whether a person or premises are suitable for a licence, the commissioner must consider public consultation representations received under this section (see s 68 and s 76).