85Decision on applications for licences

85 Decision on applications for licences (1) On application under section 84, the chief health officer must issue the licence to the applicant if satisfied that— (a) no restriction on the issue of the licence prescribed by regulation applies in relation to the applicant; and (b) the applicant is a suitable person to hold the licence; and (c) the applicant can comply with this Act in relation to the regulated substances or regulated therapeutic goods to which the application relates. (2) The chief health officer must refuse to issue the licence if not satisfied about the matters mentioned in subsection (1).

(3) However, the chief health officer need not decide the application if the chief health officer has asked for something under section 83 and the request has not been complied with.