Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control Act 1966

This section applies if the chief executive believes a ground exists to suspend or cancel a licence (the proposed action).

Before taking the proposed action, the chief executive must give the licensee a notice (a show cause notice) stating the following—

the proposed action;

the grounds for the proposed action;

an outline of the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds;

if the proposed action is suspension of the licence—the proposed suspension period;

that the licensee may, within a stated period (the show cause period), make written representations to the chief executive to show why the proposed action should not be taken.

The show cause period must end at least 21 days after the licensee is given the show cause notice.