Malaysia legislation
Section 40
Section 40
(2)
Every application under subsection (1) shall be accompanied by such document or information as may be prescribed.
(3)
The Board may in writing at any time after receiving the application and before it is determined, require the applicant to provide such additional document or information within the time or such extended time as may be specified by the Board.
(4)
If the requirements under subsection (1), (2) or (3) are not complied with, the application for a licence, approval or certificate of authorization shall be deemed to have been withdrawn by the applicant and shall not be further proceeded with by the Board, but without prejudice to a fresh application being made by the applicant.
(5)
Any person applying to be licensed shall satisfy the following requirements:
(a)
that he has the financial ability to the satisfaction of the
Board;
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(b)
that he has the necessary qualification or expertise as determined by the Board;
(c)
that he has or will have the necessary facilities and equipment for the kenaf industry or tobacco industry he is to be involved in to the satisfaction of the Board;
(d)
that there is adequate demand for kenaf, kenaf product, tobacco or tobacco product in the long term;
(e)
that the licensing of the applicant or the issuance of a certificate of authorization will not adversely affect the existing kenaf industry or tobacco industry, with particular regard to the existing number of licensee or holder of certificate of authorization and to the availability of resources relating to kenaf or tobacco production; and
(f)
that any other relevant factors or requirements which may be considered appropriate by the Board have been taken into consideration or have been met.
Issue of licence, approval and certificate of authorization