Benzodiazepines and Other Targeted Substances Regulations

Marginal note:Suspension

• 23 (1) The Minister must suspend a dealer’s licence without prior notice if the Minister has reasonable grounds to believe that it is necessary to do so to protect public health or safety, including to prevent a targeted substance from being diverted to an illicit market or use.

• 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 licence

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