20517 App M.pdf [As Published] · 132007.1259

(b) the permit was issued because of a materially false or misleading representation or
declaration (made orally or in writing) by or on behalf of the applicant or in support
of the application; or

(c) rare, vulnerable or endangered vegetation or wildlife is discovered within an area to
which the permit applies; or

(d) the carrying out of the work associated with the interference with vegetation is
causing serious or material environmental harm;

(2) A subordinate local law can specify other grounds on which the local government may
suspend or cancel a permit.

(3) The local government may suspend a permit for a period of up to 2 months by giving the
permit holder written notice, in which case the permit is suspended from the time the notice is
received by the permit holder.

(4) Where the local government intends to extend the period of a permit suspension, or cancel
a permit following a period of suspension the local government must—

(a) give the permit holder written notice of the proposed suspension or cancellation and
invite the permit holder to make written representations about the proposed change
within 1 month; and

(b) take the written representations of the permit holder into account; and

(c) give the permit holder written notice of the decision regarding the suspension or
cancellation of the permit within 1 month of receipt of written representations by the

permit holder.

(5) If the permit holder is not notified as required by section 29(4), the proposed

suspension or cancellation will lapse.

No right to compensation
29. No person has the right to claim compensation if the local government or any authorised

person has exercised, in good faith, an authority conferred upon it or him or her by this local law.

Executive officer liability
30.(1) The executive officers of a corporation or company must ensure that the corporation

complies with this local law.