Application for licence or permit
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31.—(1) An application —(a) for a licence under section 7 or 10; (b) for a permit under section 8; or (c) where provision is made by an order under section 17(1) or 28(1) for the issue by the Director-General of a permit, for a permit under that section, must be made to the Director-General in such manner and form as the Director-General may require and must be accompanied by the prescribed fee and such particulars, information and documents as the Director-General may require. (2) On the receipt of an application under subsection (1), the Director-General may —(a) issue the licence or permit applied for, with or without conditions; or (b) refuse to issue the licence or permit applied for. (3) Without limiting subsection (2), the Director-General may grant a licence under section 7 or 10 subject to such conditions as the Director-General thinks fit, including but not limited to the conditions necessary or related to ensuring a secure and reliable supply in Singapore of any fresh fruits or vegetables.[10/2019] (4) Without limiting subsection (2), the Director-General may, in respect of an application for a licence under section 7 or a permit under section 8 —(a) refuse to issue the licence or permit; or (b) impose a condition restricting or prohibiting the import or transhipment of any fresh fruit or vegetable from any country, territory, place or farm, if he or she considers that this is necessary to protect the health or safety of members of the public. (5) Where the Director-General has refused to issue the licence or permit applied for, he or she must give the applicant written notice of the reasons for his or her refusal. (6) The Director-General may at any time vary or revoke any of the conditions imposed under subsection (2)(a) or impose new conditions. (7) Every licence or permit issued under this section —(a) must be in the form that the Director-General may determine; (b) is valid for the period stated in the licence or permit unless it is sooner revoked under section 32; and (c) may, unless it is a permit under section 8, be renewed upon its expiry. (8) Subsections (1) to (7) apply, with the necessary modifications, to an application for the renewal of a licence under section 7 or 10 or a permit under section 17(1) or 28(1).