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Victorian Plantations Corporation Act 1993
27ICancellation of licence by Governor in Council
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27I Cancellation of licence by Governor in Council
(1) If the Minister determines that vested land to which a licence applies is no longer used solely for plantation purposes, the Minister may recommend to the Governor in Council that the licence be cancelled to the extent that it applies to that land.
(2) The Minister must, at least 90 days before making a recommendation under subsection (1), give notice—
(a) to the licensee; and
(b) to any other person appearing from the register to have an interest in the licence or the forest produce on the licensed land.
(3) The notice must—
(a) set out the reasons for the proposed recommendation; and
(b) state that the person may make a submission to the Minister on the proposed recommendation within the period (not being less than 60 days after the date of the notice) set out in the notice; and
(c) state that if the recommendation is accepted the licence will be cancelled to the extent that it relates to the affected land.
(4) Before making a recommendation under subsection (1), the Minister must give an opportunity to be heard to any person to whom a notice is given under subsection (2) who makes a submission within the period set out in the notice.
S. 27J