Power to suspend licence when show cause notice served
137 Power to suspend licence when show cause notice served
When a show cause notice is served on a person, the Secretary may by notice in writing to the person suspend the person’s licence pending a determination by the Secretary of whether to take disciplinary action under this Act against the person.
The Secretary may only suspend a licence under this section if satisfied that the grounds for disciplinary action specified in the show cause notice would, if established, justify the suspension or cancellation of the licence.
Such a suspension may not be imposed for a period of more than 60 days after the show cause notice is served.
The Secretary is not required to afford a person an opportunity to be heard before taking action against the person under this section.
The Secretary can revoke a suspension under this section at any time by notice in writing to the suspended person.
This section does not limit or otherwise affect any power to suspend a licence under section 79A of the Fair Trading Act 1987.
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