Narcotic Control Regulations

Marginal note:Suspension

• 19 (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.