Appeals to Minister
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91.—(1) This section applies to every appeal to the Minister made under this Act.[22/2019] (2) An appeal to the Minister must be made in the manner prescribed.[22/2019] (3) The Minister may determine an appeal against a decision of or an order made by the Commissioner or a licensing officer —(a) by confirming the decision or order in whole or varying it in part; or (b) by reversing the decision or order.[22/2019] (4) Before determining an appeal, the Minister may consult the Appeal Advisory Board appointed under section 92.[22/2019] (5) In deciding an appeal, the Minister may have regard to any report made to the Minister by the Appeal Advisory Board.[22/2019] (6) The Minister’s decision on any appeal is final.[22/2019] (7) Except where provided by sections 52(8), 54(8), 73(8) and 74(10) or unless the Minister otherwise directs, a decision or an order appealed against does not take effect until —(a) the appeal is determined by the Minister under subsection (3); or (b) the appeal is withdrawn. [22/2019] (8) The Minister may designate any of the following persons to hear and determine, in the Minister’s place, any appeal under this Act:(a) the Second Minister (if any) for his or her Ministry; (b) a Minister of State (which includes a Senior Minister of State) for his or her Ministry; (c) a Parliamentary Secretary (which includes a Senior Parliamentary Secretary) assisting the Minister under this Part; (d) any public officer in his or her Ministry not subordinate to the Commissioner whose decision or order is appealed against.[22/2019] (9) Any reference to the Minister in subsections (1) to (7) includes a reference to a person designated under subsection (8).[42A [22/2019]