Suspension or revocation of customs agent licence: immediate suspension on investigation and potential forfeiture of security after hearing. Licence revocation or suspension is authorised where a Customs House Agent breaches bond conditions, violates the regulations, or commits misconduct rendering the agent unfit; the Commissioner may order forfeiture of security. Immediate suspension may be imposed pending enquiry on receipt of an investigative report, but the agent must be given an opportunity of hearing within the prescribed timeframe and the Commissioner may then revoke or continue the suspension.
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Suspension or revocation of customs agent licence: immediate suspension on investigation and potential forfeiture of security after hearing.
Licence revocation or suspension is authorised where a Customs House Agent breaches bond conditions, violates the regulations, or commits misconduct rendering the agent unfit; the Commissioner may order forfeiture of security. Immediate suspension may be imposed pending enquiry on receipt of an investigative report, but the agent must be given an opportunity of hearing within the prescribed timeframe and the Commissioner may then revoke or continue the suspension.
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