62Minister may give directions

62 Minister may give directions

(1) During the temporary period, the Minister may, by written notice given to the Commission, direct the Commission: (a) to give a consent to a person who has made an application to export wheat under section 57; or (b) to refuse to give a consent to a person who has made an application to export wheat under section 57. (2) If the Minister gives a direction to the Commission under subsection (1), the Commission must comply with the direction. (3) This section has effect despite any other provision of this Act. (4) The Minister may give a direction under this section in respect of an application whether the application was made before or after the beginning of the temporary period.