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Narcotic Control Regulations

Version of section 19 from 2019-12-09 to 2024-03-06:


Marginal note:Suspension

  •  (1) The Minister must suspend an import permit without prior notice if

    • (a) the dealer’s licence is suspended;

    • (b) the Minister has reasonable grounds to believe that the suspension is necessary to protect public health or safety, including to prevent a narcotic from being diverted to an illicit market or use; or

    • (c) the importation would contravene the laws of the country of export or any country of transit or transhipment.

  • Marginal note:Notice

    (2) The suspension takes effect as soon as the Minister sends the licensed dealer a notice that

    • (a) sets out the reasons for the suspension;

    • (b) gives the dealer an opportunity to be heard; and

    • (c) if applicable, specifies the corrective measures that must be carried out and the date by which they must be carried out.

  • Marginal note:Reinstatement of permit

    (3) The Minister must reinstate the import permit if the Minister has reasonable grounds to believe that the suspension is no longer necessary.

  • SOR/2004-237, s. 10
  • SOR/2010-221, s. 10
  • SOR/2019-169, s. 3

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