New South Wales Consolidated Acts

BIOSECURITY ACT 2015 - SECT 354

354 Suspension of permit

(1) A relevant decision-maker may, by notice to a permit holder, suspend a permit if the relevant decision-maker is satisfied that there are grounds for the suspension.

(2) Notice of the suspension must specify--

(a) the date or time from which suspension takes effect, and

(b) the period of suspension, and

(c) the grounds for the suspension.

(3) Notice of a suspension is to be given in writing but, in the case of an emergency, may be given orally by the relevant decision-maker.

(4) If notice is given orally, the relevant decision-maker is to give the permit holder written confirmation of the suspension as soon as practicable.