Procedure for taking disciplinary action
48 Procedure for taking disciplinary action
S. 48(1) amended by No. 34/2023 s. 127(Sch. 1 item 1.32(a)).
This section applies if Safe Transport Victoria proposes to take disciplinary action against an accredited bus operator under this Part.
S. 48(2) amended by No. 34/2023 s. 127(Sch. 1 item 1.32(b)).
Safe Transport Victoria must serve on the accredited bus operator a notice (a disciplinary notice) that—
specifies the proposed disciplinary action (including any proposed period of suspension or disqualification); and
specifies the grounds for the proposed disciplinary action; and
invites the accredited bus operator to make a written submission within 20 business days as to why the proposed disciplinary action should not be taken.
S. 48(3) amended by No. 34/2023 s. 127(Sch. 1 item 1.32(a)).
An accredited bus operator served with a disciplinary notice under subsection (2) may request that Safe Transport Victoria extend the time within which the accredited bus operator must make a submission under the notice.
A request under subsection (3) must be in writing and set out the reasons for the request.
S. 48(5) amended by No. 34/2023 s. 127(Sch. 1 item 1.32(a)).
On receiving a request under subsection (3), Safe Transport Victoria, by written notice served on the accredited bus operator, may extend the time within which the accredited bus operator may make the submission.
A notice under subsection (5) must state the new date by which the accredited bus operator may make the submission.
S. 49 substituted by No. 30/2021 s. 5.
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