11—Determination of licence application
(1) After considering an application and carrying out an investigation under section 9
, the Chief Executive must determine the application by—
(a) granting the application and issuing an industrial hemp licence or a special licence to the applicant; or
(2) The Chief Executive must—
(a) notify the applicant in writing of the decision under subsection (1)
; and
(b) if the Chief Executive refuses an application under subsection (1)(b)
, provide reasons for the decision.