(7) To avoid doubt, the Licensing Officer is not confined to consideration of the matters in subsection (3) or the criteria and requirements published on a prescribed website under subsection (4), and may take into account such other matters and evidence as may be relevant.
(8) The Licensing Officer must, if so required by the applicant, furnish the applicant, within 7 days after being so required, with the grounds of refusal in writing.
(9) Any person who is aggrieved by the refusal of the Licensing Officer to grant a licence to the person may appeal in writing against the refusal to the Minister—
- (a) within 14 days after being notified of the refusal; or
- (b) if the person requires (within the period mentioned in paragraph (a)) the Licensing Officer to furnish the grounds of refusal, within 14 days after being furnished with the grounds of refusal,
and the Minister’s decision is final.
Form and validity of licence
8.—(1) Every licence must specify the premises at which the business of providing massage services may be carried on and must be in such form as the Licensing Officer may determine.
(2) Every licence continues in force for the period specified in the licence unless it is earlier revoked under section 12.
(3) A licence is not renewable.
Licence conditions
9.—(1) In granting a licence, the Licensing Officer may impose such conditions as the Licensing Officer considers requisite or expedient, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act and any prescribed condition of the licence.
(2) Without affecting subsection (1), a licence to carry on the business of providing massage services in an establishment for massage may include conditions—
