245Refusal of application for renewal

245 Refusal of application for renewal

245 Refusal of application for renewal

(1) If the Minister proposes to refuse to renew the licence, the Minister must give the applicant notice of the proposed refusal.

(2) The notice must:

(a) be in writing, and

(b) specify the reason for the proposed refusal, and

(c) invite the holder to make written submissions in relation to the proposed refusal, and

(d) specify the day by which submissions may be given to the Minister, and

(e) specify an address where submissions are to be lodged.

(3) The day specified under subsection (2) (d) must be not less than 30 days after the day on which the notice is given.

(4) The Minister may refuse to grant the application only if:

(a) the holder has been given a notice under subsection (1), and

(b) the Minister has considered any submission made by the applicant, and

(c) the Minister is satisfied that no special circumstances exist that justify the renewal being granted.