BasicB-001-003-005
Which of the following is NOT correct? The Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry may suspend an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate:
D
Answer
Regulations and administration
Type
A
where the certificate was obtained through misrepresentation
B
where the holder has contravened the Radiocommunication Act, its regulations, or the terms and conditions of the certificate
C
where the holder has failed to comply with a request to pay fees or interest due
D
with no notice, or opportunity to make representations thereto
Answer Notes
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry has the authority to suspend an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate for valid reasons, such as violating the Radiocommunication Act, failing to pay fees, or obtaining the certificate through fraud. However, the legal principles of administrative fairness always apply.
Because of these fairness principles, the Minister cannot suspend a certificate without giving the operator proper notice and an opportunity to defend themselves (make representations). Therefore, the statement that the Minister can suspend a license "with no notice" is the incorrect statement.
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