South Australian Current Acts

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1999 - SECT 225

225—Cancellation of authorisation or permit

        (1)         A council may, by notice in writing to the holder of an authorisation or permit, cancel the authorisation or permit for breach of a condition.

        (2)         However, before the council cancels an authorisation or permit, the council must—

            (a)         give the holder of the authorisation or permit a written notice of the proposed cancellation stating the grounds on which the council proposes to act and allowing the holder a reasonable period to make written representations to the council on the proposed cancellation; and

            (b)         consider any representations made in response to the notice.

        (3)         The period allowed under subsection (2)(a) must be at least one month unless the council determines that a shorter period should apply to protect the health or safety of the public, or otherwise to protect the public interest.