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18. Amendment and Revocation of Licences-(1) The
Regulator may amend or revoke a licence if:
(a) the amendment or revocation has been requested or
agreed to by the licensee;
(b) the licensee has been in breach of a material licence
condition or this Act or a regulation, rule or
order made under this Act;
(c) changes to international treaties, commitments,
recommendations, standards or the laws of
Samoa require an amendment or a revocation; or
(d) the Regulator decides that the amendment or
revocation is required to implement this Act in a
manner consistent with the objectives listed in
section 3.
(2) Prior to amendment or revocation of a licence pursuant
to this section, the Regulator shall notify the licensee in writing
that the Regulator in considering the relevant action, and shall
consider any comments made by the licensee in a timely
manner.
(3) Notice under subsection (2):
(a) shall give the licensee at least 14 days from service
of the notice to prepare comments on the
relevant actions;
(b) shall set out any procedures the Regulator will use
in considering the relevant action; and
(c) may invite comments from other interested parties
or the public.
(4) If the Regulator amends or revokes a licence pursuant to
this section, the Regulator shall provide the licensee with
reasonable time to comply with the amendment or revocation.
(5) Where a licence is revoked the Regulator shall take into
account continuity of service to customers and include in the
revocation order such terms and conditions as the Regulator
deems appropriate.
(6) Further procedures related to the amendment or
revocation of a licence may be set out in rules or orders.
19. Term and Renewal-(1) The term of a licence shall be
stated in the licence.