17.9.1. On receiving notice from the Minister of Health and Social Services pursuant to section 60 of the Tobacco Control Act (chapter L-6.2), the Minister shall suspend, with regard to retail sales of tobacco in an establishment within the meaning of the Tobacco Tax Act(chapter I-2), the registration certificate issued to a person under the Act respecting the Québec sales tax (chapter T-0.1). The suspension shall take effect on the lapse of 15 days from the date of service of the notice of suspension. Service of the notice may be effected by a peace officer, by a bailiff, or by registered mail.