158Investigations

158 Investigations (1) The Director must conduct an investigation into a licensee, a licence, an authority or licensed premises if: (a) the Chairperson requests it; or

Liquor Act 2019 86 (b) the Director accepts a complaint under section 161. (2) An investigation into a complaint accepted under section 161 must be conducted within 90 days after the complaint is accepted or any longer period allowed by the Commission. (3) The Director may conduct an investigation into a licensee, a licence, an authority or licensed premises if: (a) the Director receives information, other than a complaint, about a contravention of this Act relating to the licensee, licence, authority or licensed premises; or (b) the Director otherwise considers it advisable on the Director's own initiative. (4) An investigation is to be conducted as the Director considers appropriate. (5) Two or more investigations may be conducted jointly or at the same time. (6) The Director must during an investigation: (a) inform the licensee of the nature of the investigation, including any applicable complaint; and (b) give the licensee sufficient opportunity to provide a written response to the matter under investigation and any applicable complaint.