If the Registrar refuses consent for a cemetery closure, what can the applicant do and within how many days?

• A. The applicant may appeal to the Licence Appeal Tribunal within 15 days.
• B. The applicant may file a petition to the Governor in Council within 30 days.
• C. The decision is final and cannot be appealed.
• D. The applicant may request reconsideration by the Registrar within 7 days.

Answer: (A)

When the Registrar refuses consent for a cemetery closure, the appeal goes to the Licence Appeal Tribunal. This Tribunal is the designated body to review such Registrar decisions, providing a specialized review process. The appeal must be filed within 15 days of being notified of the decision, keeping the process timely. Other options, like petitioning the Governor in Council or seeking reconsideration by the Registrar, aren’t the prescribed routes for this situation, and the decision isn’t final without this approved appeal pathway within the 15-day window.