Performing Animals Protection Act, 1935 (Act No. 24 of 1935)

3P. Consideration of appeal by Minister

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(1) Where the Minister has referred an appeal to the Board in terms of section 3O(1), he or she may—
(a) confirm or set aside the recommendations of the Board; and
(b) order the National Licensing Officer to execute the decision in connection therewith.

 

(2) Where the Minister considers an appeal, he or she may—
(a) confirm, set aside or vary the decision of the National Licensing Officer; and
(b) order the National Licensing Officer to execute the decision in connection therewith.

 

(3) The decision of the Minister must be in writing and a copy thereof must be furnished to the National Licensing Officer, appellant and any other party that has an interest in the appeal.

 

(4) If the Minister—
(a) sets aside any decision or action by the National Licensing Officer, the prescribed fee paid by the appellant in respect of the appeal must be refunded to him or her; or
(b) varies any decision or action by the National Licensing Officer, the Minister may direct that the whole or any part of such fee, be refunded to the appellant.

 

[Section 3P inserted by section 3 of Act No. 4 of 2016]