Shire of Kent Bush Fire Brigades Local Law 2023
Part 8LICENCES
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PART 8—LICENCES 8.1 Application for licence (1) Where a person is required to obtain a licence under this local law, that person shall apply for the licence in accordance with subclause (2). (b) be signed by the applicant; (c) provide the information required; and (d) be forwarded to the local government together with any set fee. (4) An authorised person may require an applicant to give public notice of the application for a licence. (5) An authorised person may refuse to consider an application for a licence which is not in accordance with subclause (2) or where the requirements of subclause (3) or (4) have not been satisfied. 8.2 Decision on application for licence (1) An authorised person may— (a) approve an application for a licence unconditionally or subject to any conditions; or (b) refuse to approve an application for a licence. (2) If an authorised person approves an application for a licence, written notice of approval is to be issued to the applicant. (3) If an authorised person refuses to approve an application for a licence, written notice of that refusal is to be given to the applicant. (4) An authorised person may, at any time, amend a condition of a licence and the amended condition takes effect when written notice of it is given to the licence holder. 8.3 General restrictions on grant of licence (1) An authorised person shall not grant a licence if there are reasonable grounds for believing that the carrying on of the activity to which the application relates would constitute an unacceptable risk to the safety of the public. (2) An authorised person shall not grant a licence unless satisfied that— (a) the applicant is capable of carrying on the activity in accordance with this local law and the terms and conditions of the licence; (b) the public place at which the activity is to be provided is suitable for that purpose; (c) a licence or similar authority granted or issued to the applicant has not been cancelled in the period of 5 years before the application is made; and (d) the applicant is considered to be a fit and proper person to carry on the activity. 8.4 Amendment of licence (1) An authorised person may, by written notice given to the licence holder, amend a licence— (a) imposing any new condition; or