(1) If the chief executive receives an application under section 41 (the current application), the chief executive must issue the applicant with a written notice complying with the requirements prescribed under a regulation for this section.
(2) However, if the chief executive requests other documents and information from an applicant under section 41(3), the chief executive does not have to issue a notice under subsection (1) until the applicant complies with the request.
(3) Also, the chief executive does not have to issue a notice under subsection (1) to an applicant if, during a period of 6 months before the current application--
(a) the chief executive decided to refuse to issue a handler's identity card to the applicant; or
(b) the applicant withdrew an application made under section 41.
(4) A notice issued under this section expires 28 days after it is issued by the chief executive.