53Secretary may direct variations of maritime security plans

53 Secretary may direct variations of maritime security plans

(1) If: (a) a maritime security plan for a maritime industry participant is in force; and (b) the Secretary is no longer satisfied that the plan adequately addresses the relevant requirements under Division 4; the Secretary may, by written notice given to the participant, direct the participant to vary the plan. (2) However, the Secretary must not give a direction under subsection (1) unless the Secretary is satisfied that the plan, as varied, would adequately address the relevant requirements under Division 4. (3) In the notice, the Secretary must: (a) set out the variation; and (b) specify the period within which the participant must give the Secretary the plan as varied. (4) If the participant does not give the Secretary the plan: (a) varied in accordance with the direction; and (b) within the specified period, or within any further period allowed by the Secretary; the Secretary must, by written notice given to the participant, cancel the approval of the plan.