599Status of major hazard facility licence during review

599 Status of major hazard facility licence during review

599 Status of major hazard facility licence during review

(1) This section applies if the regulator gives the operator written notice of the regulator’s decision to refuse to renew the licence.

(2) If the operator does not apply for an external review, the licence continues to have effect until the last of the following events—

(a) the expiry of the licence,

(b) the end of the period for applying for an external review.

(3) If the operator applies for an external review, the licence continues to have effect until the earlier of the following events—

(a) the operator withdraws the application for review,

(b) the Civil and Administrative Tribunal makes a decision on the review.

(4) The licence continues to have effect under this section even if the licence’s expiry date passes.