Part 3Licences and approvals
Business licences: Applying for business licence
83Fit and proper person to hold business licence
In deciding whether, for the purposes of section 84(1)(b)(i), an applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a business licence, the chief executive—
- must take into account the character and reputation of the applicant, and whether the applicant—
- has the competencies and resources to carry on the business activity or activities for which the business licence is sought; and
- has any convictions; and
- has a sound knowledge of firearms; and
- understands the legal obligations of a holder of a business licence; and
- understands the legal obligations of a holder of a firearms licence, including an understanding of the endorsements that may be made on a firearms licence, and is able to provide advice on those obligations; and
- has the competencies and resources to carry on the business activity or activities for which the business licence is sought; and
- may take into account any other matters the chief executive considers relevant.



