Section 16
Grant or refusal of permit
The relevant Authority may, after considering the application for a permit under section 14 and any additional documents or information provided under section 15 and being satisfied that all the requirements have been fulfilled, grant the permit or refuse to grant the permit.
(2)
The relevant Authority may impose such conditions as it considers appropriate in granting the permit.
(3)
Every permit granted under subsection (1) shall set out the duration of the permit.
(4)
The conditions imposed under the permit may at any time be varied or amended by the relevant Authority provided that the holder of the permit is given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.
(5)
The decision of the relevant Authority under this section shall be communicated to the applicant by written notice as soon as practicable.
(6)
The written notice by the relevant Authority under subsection (5) shall specify—
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(a)
in the case where the permit is granted, the fact of such grant and the conditions, if any, imposed under subsection (2); and
(b)
in the case of a refusal to grant a permit, the fact of such refusal and the reason for the refusal.
(7)
The relevant Authority may renew any permit upon application.