Section 9: Suspension or revocation of GMO permit

9. Suspension or revocation of GMO permit (1) Where— (a) a permit holder changes the type of activity allowed by his permit or otherwise breaches any term and condition of his permit; (b) a permit holder moves his activity from a facility specified in his application form to a facility which, in the opinion of the Permanent Secretary, is not a fit and proper facility; (c) the activity of the permit holder impacts adversely on the environment or on human or animal health, the Permanent Secretary may, by notice in writing, require the GMO permit holder to show cause, within 7 days from the date of service of the notice, why his permit ought not to be suspended or revoked. (2) Where the Permanent Secretary is satisfied that, having regard to all the circumstances of the case, it is expedient to do so, he may suspend the [Issue 1] G7 – 6 Revised Laws of Mauritius permit for such period as is reasonable in the circumstances, or revoke the permit. (3) The Permanent Secretary shall communicate, by registered post, any decision under subsection (2) to the GMO permit holder within 7 days of the decision. (S. 9 not in operation.)