30M—Determining a renewal application
(1) After considering
a renewal application and any investigation under section 30L, the Chief
Executive must determine the renewal application within 60 days of
receiving it.
(2) The Chief
Executive may renew a poppy cultivation licence for a period not exceeding
3 years.
(3) The Chief
Executive may refuse to renew a poppy cultivation licence of a licensed
grower.
(4) A renewed poppy
cultivation licence expires on the date specified by the Chief Executive,
unless the licence is cancelled or suspended prior to the expiry.
(5) The Chief
Executive must—
(a)
notify the applicant in writing of the decision under subsection (2); and
(b) if
the Chief Executive refuses to renew the poppy cultivation licence under
subsection (3), provide reasons for the decision.