86Pre-approval—decision on application

86 Pre-approval—decision on application application for pre-approval for 1 or more taxi licences under section 85 (1). (2) The road transport authority must issue the pre-approval to the applicant if satisfied that—

applying for the pre-approval; and Note A person may be disqualified from applying for a pre-approval for a period of time if a previous taxi licence has been surrendered (see s 92O), suspended or cancelled (see s 322). (c) if the application is for pre-approval for 1 or more standard taxi licences—the applicant does not already hold a pre-approval for a standard taxi licence; and (d) if the application is for pre-approval for 1 or more wheelchair-accessible taxi licences— (i) the applicant does not already hold a pre-approval for a wheelchair-accessible taxi licence; and (ii) each relevant person for the application has experience or background likely to make the person suitable to provide taxi services to people with disability. authority further stated information, or a stated document, that the (4) The road transport authority must, not later than the required time— (b) tell the applicant about the decision on the application; and (c) if the decision is to issue the pre-approval—enter the pre-approval holder’s details into the taxi licence waiting list. relevant person, for an application for a pre-approval for a taxi licence—see section 85 (3).

required time means the later of the following: authority further information or a document under subsection (3)—14 days after the day the road transport authority receives the information or document; (b) 14 days after the day the road transport authority receives the Note Failure to issue a pre-approval within the 14 days is taken to be a decision not to issue the pre-approval (see ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008, s 12).