Chief Executive must investigate application
9 Chief Executive must investigate application
On receiving an application under section 8, the Chief Executive may carry out such investigations and inquiries as the Chief Executive considers necessary to determine the application.
The
Chief Executive may, by notice in writing, require an applicant to—
provide information, and produce such documents, as are relevant to the investigation of the application as specified in the notice; and
provide the Chief Executive with such authorities and consents as the Chief
Executive directs to enable the Chief Executive to obtain financial or other confidential information concerning the applicant from other persons; and
submit to the Chief Executive a criminal history report (such as a National
Police Certificate) relating to the applicant provided by South
Australia Police or the ACC or an ACC accredited agency or broker, and, if a requirement made under this section is not complied with, the
Chief Executive may refuse to determine the application.
The
Chief Executive must provide a copy of each application under section 8 and any accompanying information and documents to the Commissioner of Police.
The
Commissioner of Police must—
inquire into and report to the Chief Executive on any matters concerning the application that the Commissioner of Police believes are appropriate or reasonably necessary; and
inquire into and report to the Chief Executive on any matters concerning the application that the Chief Executive requests; and
within
60 days of receiving the application from the Chief Executive, notify the Chief Executive in writing of the Commissioner of
Police's decision to support or oppose the issuing of the licence and provide the reasons for the decision.
If the Chief Executive is notified under subsection (4)(c) that the Commissioner of Police opposes the issuing of a licence, the Chief Executive must not issue the licence.
Before determining an application for a special licence under section 8(2), the Chief Executive must consult with the Minister responsible for the administration of the Controlled
Substances Act 1984.
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