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Narcotic Drugs Act 1967
13CSecretary to notify of proposed revocation
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#### 13C Secretary to notify of proposed revocation
(1) Before revoking under section 13B a manufacture licence or a manufacture permit that relates to a manufacture licence, the Secretary must give written notice of the proposed revocation to the licence holder.
(2) A notice under subsection (1) in relation to a manufacture licence or a manufacture permit must:
(a) state that the Secretary proposes to revoke the licence or permit, as the case requires; and
(aa) subject to subsection (5)—state the reasons for the proposed revocation; and
(b) invite the licence holder to make a written submission to the Secretary about the proposed revocation.
(3) A notice under subsection (1) must specify a period within which the licence holder may make a submission under paragraph (2)(b). The period must not end earlier than 30 days after the day on which the notice was given.
(4) In considering whether to revoke a manufacture licence or a manufacture permit, the Secretary must have regard to any submission made under paragraph (2)(b).
(5) If subsection (1) requires a notice to be given to a licence holder stating the reasons for a proposed revocation as mentioned in paragraph (2)(aa), the Secretary:
(a) must not disclose information identified as sensitive law enforcement information under subsection 14LA(1) or (2) in the notice; and
(b) if the Secretary relies upon such information in relation to the proposed revocation—must, in the case of information identified under subsection 14LA(1), consult the giver of the information before giving the notice.