(1) Where a proposal for a partnership agreement is refused under section 50, a business may, in writing, request the Minister to grant a review of the proposal.
(2) A request under subsection (1) —
(a) must be in writing, addressed to the Minister and submitted through the Agency;
(b) must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the notice of refusal;
(c) must not introduce new information or documents that were not included in a proposal under section 46;
(d) must show one or more of the following grounds for seeking a review —
(i) incorrect application of this Act,
(ii) that the Board considered irrelevant matters or failed to consider relevant matters in making a decision,
(iii) that the Board did not have evidence to support its decision against the business.
(3) The Minister shall consider the request within 14 days of receipt and notify the business in writing of his or her decision to grant or deny the request for review.
(4) Where the Minister denies a request for review of a proposal, the Minister shall provide the business with a written notice with reasons.