22ARevocation of licences by Secretary

22A Revocation of licences by Secretary

22A Revocation of licences by Secretary

(1) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a licence holder (a cancellation notice), cancel the licence if the Secretary is satisfied that—

(a) the licence was granted, renewed or restored because of a misrepresentation made by the holder, or

(b) the licence was granted, renewed or restored in error (whether as a result of a misrepresentation by the holder or not).

(2) A cancellation notice takes effect on the day that it is given to the licence holder or on a later day specified in the notice.

(3) The Secretary may, by further notice given to the licence holder (a restoration notice), restore a licence cancelled under this section if the Secretary is satisfied that—

(a) the licence holder acted in good faith, or

(b) the error has been rectified, or

(c) the licence should be restored.

(4) A restoration notice takes effect on the day that it is given to the licence holder, or on a later day specified in the notice.

s 22A: Ins 2020 No 25, Sch 1.1[8].