Revocation or suspension of a permit

(1) Where an inspection under regulation 4 reveals a violation of any of these regulations, or any of the regulations under regulation 3(3) (b),the Controller of Supplies may by notice, suspend the permit of the operator of the premises which is in violation of the regulations. (2) A notice issued under subregulation (1) shall inform the operator of the premises of the reasons for the suspension, the laws violated and the time period within which the operator of the premises may cure the default or make representation against the suspension. (3) Where an operator of premises on whom a notice has been served remedies the breach within the period of time given in the notice, a consumer protection inspector shall inspect the premises of the operator to confirm in writing, by a report to the Controller of Supplies, that the breach has been satisfactorily remedied or not. (4) Where the Controller of Supplies is satisfied that a breach has been satisfactorily remedied, he may lift the suspension and the operator of premises may continue to operate. (5) Where the Controller of Supplies is not satisfied that a breach has been satisfactorily remedied, the suspension shall be extended until the breach is satisfactorily remedied. (6) An aggrieved operator may apply to the court for redress in instances where he believes he is being unfairly disenfranchised. (7) An operator who commits multiple infractions shall suffer a suspension of permit and be subject to penalties under regulation 8. Supplies Control 15 (8) Where an operator is convicted of two or more offences under these Regulations, his permit shall be revoked and he will be disqualified from reapplying for a period of 5 years.