Narcotic Drugs Act 1967

Before revoking under section 10P a medicinal cannabis licence, or a medicinal cannabis permit that relates to a medicinal cannabis licence, the Secretary must give written notice of the proposed revocation to the licence holder.

A notice under subsection (1) in relation to a medicinal cannabis licence or a medicinal cannabis permit must:

state that the Secretary proposes to revoke the licence or permit, as the case requires; and

subject to subsection (5)—state the reasons for the proposed revocation; and

invite the licence holder to make a written submission to the Secretary about the proposed revocation.

A notice under subsection (1) must specify a period within which the licence holder may make a submission under paragraph (2)(b). The period must not end earlier than 30 days after the day on which the notice was given.

In considering whether to revoke a medicinal cannabis licence or a medicinal cannabis permit, the Secretary must have regard to any submission made under paragraph (2)(b).

If subsection (1) requires a notice to be given to a licence holder stating the reasons for a proposed revocation as mentioned in paragraph (2)(aa), the Secretary:

must not disclose information identified as sensitive law enforcement information under subsection 14LA(1) or (2) in the notice; and

if the Secretary relies upon such information in relation to the proposed revocation—must, in the case of information identified under subsection 14LA(1), consult the giver of the information before giving the notice.