In a case of necessity or urgency, where strong evidence indicates that a Supplier possesses fraudulent, spoiled or counterfeit goods, the Minister, the Minister's delegate, the head of the local authority or that head's delegate may issue a reasoned decision closing the shop or place where the offence occurred. The matter shall be referred to the Competent Court within 10 working days after the decision for confirmation or cancellation of the closure; otherwise the decision shall be deemed never to have existed.
Interpretation and application must be checked against the official text and current version.