Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00638:section:135
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00638
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 135
Character Range: 151317–152311

135  Licence rights may be suspended
 (1) The Joint Authority must suspend particular rights conferred by a retention licence if the Joint Authority is satisfied that it is necessary in the national interest to do so.
 (2) The Joint Authority may suspend rights under subsection (1) for a specified period or for an indefinite period.
 (3) The Joint Authority may end a suspension at any time.
 (4) A suspension or the ending of a suspension must be in writing.
 (5) If the Joint Authority:
 (a) suspends rights conferred by a retention licence; or
 (b) ends a suspension;
the Joint Authority must give the licence holder a written notice that informs the holder of the suspension or the ending of a suspension.
Note: See section 181 for the effect of the suspension on the obligations associated with the licence.
 (6) A suspension takes effect when:
 (a) the holder has been given notice of the suspension under subsection (5); and
 (b) the suspension has been registered under section 337.