146Action by chief health officer in relation to certain

146 Action by chief health officer in relation to certain licences and approvals (1) If a licence or approval amended under this part is returned to the chief health officer, the chief health officer must— (a) amend the licence or approval and return it to the authorisation holder; or (b) give the authorisation holder a replacement licence or approval that includes the amendment. Note A licence or approval is taken to be amended if an authorised dealing under the licence or approval is suspended (see s 144 (2)).

(2) If a licence or approval is suspended under this part and the suspension ends before the end of the term of the licence or approval, the chief health officer must— (a) return the licence or approval to the authorisation holder; or (b) give the authorisation holder a replacement licence or approval for the remainder of the term of the licence or approval. approval means an approval under section 20 (1) (c) (When authorised to deal with regulated substances) or section 22 (1) (c) (When authorised to deal with regulated therapeutic goods).

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