(1) If the Joint Authority proposes to refuse to renew the licence, the Designated Authority must give the applicant notice of the proposed refusal.
(2) The notice must:
(a) be in writing; and
(b) specify the reason for the proposed refusal; and
(c) invite the holder to make written submissions in relation to the proposed refusal; and
(d) specify the day by which submissions should be given to the Designated Authority; and
(e) specify an address where submissions are to be lodged.
(3) The day specified under paragraph (2)(d) must be not less than 30 days after the day on which the notice is given.
(4) The Joint Authority may refuse to grant the application only if:
(a) the holder has been given a notice under subsection (1); and
(b) the Joint Authority has considered any submission made by the applicant; and
(c) the Joint Authority is satisfied that no special circumstances exist that justify the renewal being granted.