272Consultation

272 Consultation

(1) Before making a decision under section 271(1), the Minister must—

(a) by written notice given to the registered holder, give at least 30 days notice of the Minister's intention to make the decision; and

(2) The notice must—

(c) invite a person to whom the notice, or a copy of the notice, has been given to make a written submission to the Minister about the proposal; and

(3) In deciding whether to make the decision, the Minister must take into account any submissions made in accordance with the notice.