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Notice of disciplinary action

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Part 8Disciplinary provisions

70 Notice of disciplinary action

(1)

If the commission cancels a licence under section 68 (Mandatory cancellation of licence) or section 69 (Discretionary penalties)—

(a)

the commission must give to the licensee written notice of the cancellation that explains the day of effect of the cancellation; and

(b)

the cancellation has effect on the day of effect.

Note For the meaning of day of effect, see s (6).

(2)

If the commission suspends a licence under section 69—

(a)

the commission must give to the licensee written notice of the suspension that explains the day of effect of the suspension; and

(b)

the suspension has effect on the day of effect.

(3)

If the commission takes any other or additional disciplinary action against a licensee under section 69, the commission must give written notice to the licensee of the action.

(4)

If the commission imposes a financial penalty on a licensee, the licensee must pay the amount of the penalty to the commission within the period stated in the notice or any longer period allowed by the commission.

(5)

The amount of the financial penalty is a debt owing by the licensee to the commission if it is not paid within the stated period.

(6)

In this section:

day of effect, of the cancellation or suspension of a licence, means the day after—

(a)

if the notice of cancellation or suspension is delivered to the licensee or to the last-known address of the licensee—the day when the notice is delivered; or

(b)

if the notice is posted to the licensee at the last-known address of the licensee—the day when the notice would be delivered in the ordinary course of post.

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