73Advisory committee—radiation protection reports

73 Advisory committee—radiation protection reports (1) This section applies if any of the following ask the advisory committee, in writing, for advice on a radiation protection issue: (a) the Minister; (b) the director-general; (c) the chief health officer. (2) The committee must investigate and provide a written report on the issue, including a recommendation if appropriate, within— (a) a period, stated in the request, that is not less than 7 days; or (b) if a longer period is stated in the request—the longer period. (3) However, if the committee reasonably needs more time to provide the report— (a) the committee may make a written request to the person who asked for the advice for more time to provide the report; and (b) the person may extend the period for the committee to provide the report.

General Division 6.1