Malaysia legislation

Section 8

of Rubber Industry Board Licensing And Permits Regulations 2015

Section 8

Suspension and revocation of licence

(1)

The Panel may require a licensee to provide explanation as to why his or its licence should not be suspended or revoked if the Panel is satisfied that -

(a)

any conditions imposed on a licence has not been complied with or has been contravened;

(b)

the issuance of the licence was induced by a false representation of fact by or on behalf of the licensee;

(c)

the licence has been used or is intended to be used for an unlawful purposes;

(d)

the original purpose for which the licence was issued no longer exists;

(e)

the licensee has contravened or has failed to comply with any provision of the Enactment, any regulations made under the

Enactment or any other written law;

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(f)

the licensee has ceased to carry on the activity for which the licence was issued;

(g)

the licensee has tarnished the good image of the rubber industry;

(h)

the decision of the Panel or any enforcement officer has not been complied with; or

(i)

there exists any other circumstances to warrant such action.

(2)

The Panel may suspend or revoke a licence if the licensee fails to provide the explanation as required under subregulation (1).

(3)

if the Panel is not satisfied with the explanation given under subregulation

(1)

, the Panel may suspend the licence for a period of not exceeding six months for the licensee to take corrective action.

(4)

If the licensee fails to take the corrective action under subregulation (3), the

Panel may revoke the licence after suspension period has expired.

Revocation of licence

Section 8 — Rubber Industry Board Licensing And Permits Regulations 2015