31Applications for exemptions for ineligible persons—the Act, s 186(2)(f) and (2A)

31 Applications for exemptions for ineligible persons—the Act, s 186(2)(f) and (2A)

31 Applications for exemptions for ineligible persons—the Act, s 186(2)(f) and (2A)

(1) An application by a licence holder for an exemption from section 30 to employ or continue to employ an ineligible person must be made no later than the first business day following the day on which the licence holder—

(a) is notified by the Secretary that the person is an ineligible person, or

(b) ought reasonably to have become aware that the person is an ineligible person.

(2) After receiving the application, the Secretary may—

(a) grant the exemption, either conditionally or unconditionally, or

(b) refuse the exemption.

(3) If the Secretary refuses to grant the exemption, the Secretary must give notice of the refusal to—

(a) the applicant, and

(b) the ineligible person to whom the application relates.