11Applications for exemptions

11 Applications for exemptions

11 Applications for exemptions

(1) An application for an exemption by the Secretary is to be—

(a) made in the manner and the form approved by the Secretary, and

(b) made not later than 28 days before the first day for which the exemption is sought, and

(c) accompanied by the application fee, if any, prescribed by the regulations.

(2) An application may be made in respect of more than one shop.

(3) An applicant must, if required to do so, provide the Secretary with such additional information and documents in relation to an application as the Secretary may request.

(4) Before determining an application, the Secretary must—

(a) cause the application to be publicly exhibited for a period of at least 14 days, and

(b) seek public comment on the application during the public exhibition period, and

(c) have regard to any public comment received during that period.

s 11: Subst 2009 No 70, Sch 1 [3]. Am 2020 No 25, Sch 4.1[1] [2].