Agriculture Appeals Act, 2001
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 Representations under National Beef Assurance Scheme Act, 2000.  |    
 12.—(1) Where representations are made to the Minister under section 15(2) or 16(2) of the National Beef Assurance Scheme Act, 2000 , the Minister shall upon receipt of such representations refer them, as soon as may be, to the Director for advice.  | |
(2) The Director shall, within 28 days of receipt of such representations, consider them and advise the Minister.  | ||
(3) The Minister shall have regard to any advice given to him or her under this section before refusing an application for the grant of, or revoking, a certificate of approval under the aforesaid Act.  |