(1)  The applicant or the holder of a licence may appeal to a magistrate against –

(a) the refusal of a general manager to grant an application for a licence; or

(b) the refusal of a general manager to renew a licence; or

(c) the cancellation of a licence; or

(d) the decision of the general manager to cancel the licence.

(2)  An appeal under this section is to be –

(a) by notice in writing to the clerk of petty sessions; and

(b) accompanied by the prescribed fee; and

(c) made within 21 days after notification of the general manager's decision.

(3)  At the hearing of the appeal, the magistrate may –

(a) dismiss the appeal; or

(b) direct the general manager to grant the application for the licence; or

(c) direct the general manager to renew the licence; or

(d) revoke the cancellation of the licence, subject to any condition the magistrate thinks fit; or

(e) quash the decision of the general manager to cancel the licence, subject to any condition the magistrate thinks fit.

(4)  A council is to comply with any directions given by a magistrate.

(5)  The decision of a magistrate on the hearing of an appeal is final.