Human Pathogens and Toxins Act

Marginal note:Serious and imminent danger

• 22 (1) If the Minister is of the opinion that there is a serious and imminent danger to the health, safety or security of the public, the Minister must notify the licence holder orally of the decision to suspend or revoke their licence.

• Marginal note:Effective date

  (2) The decision takes effect at the time that the licence holder is notified of it and the licence holder is advised that it is effective immediately.

• Marginal note:Opportunity to make representations

  (3) The Minister is not required to give the licence holder an opportunity to make representations in respect of the decision.

• Marginal note:Notice

  (4) The Minister shall send the notice referred to in subsection 21(1) within five days after the day on which the licence holder is notified orally of the decision.