226Licence—decision on application

226 Licence—decision on application (1) On application under section 225, the Minister may issue a licence if satisfied on reasonable grounds that— (a) the applicant is an eligible person; and (b) the applicant complies with, and is likely to continue to comply with, the requirements of this Act; and Note A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including any regulation (see Legislation Act, s 104). (c) the premises where the facility is to be operated are suitable premises for the operation of a private psychiatric facility. (2) A licence must include a condition— (a) about the maximum number of people for whom treatment, care or support may be provided at the licensed premises; and (b) that a licensee must comply with a guideline under section 198A that applies to the licensed premises.

(3) A licence may also include conditions about the following: (a) the minimum number of staff to be employed at the licensed premises; (b) the qualifications of the staff; (c) the treatment, care or support that may be provided at the (d) the health and safety of people at the licensed premises; (e) the insurance to be carried by the licensee against any liability arising from the operation of a private psychiatric facility at the (f) the recreational and educational facilities to be provided at the (g) the management of the licensed premises; (h) the keeping of records about the licensed premises and any person who is treated in or from the premises; (i) anything else that the Minister is satisfied on reasonable grounds is appropriate.