CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN ACT 2007 (NO 37 OF 2007) - SECT 237 Suspension and revocation of licence
CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN ACT 2007 (NO 37 OF 2007) - SECT 237
Suspension and revocation of licence(1) This section applies if the CEO is satisfied of one or both of the following in relation to the licence:
(a) the licence holder has contravened one or more licence conditions prescribed by regulation;
(b) the licence holder no longer meets the requirements for the granting of the licence.
(2) The CEO may issue a notice to the holder, stating:
(a) that the holder must give a statement to the CEO, within a reasonable time specified in the notice, explaining why the licence should not be revoked; and
(b) that the notice must be displayed conspicuously at a specified place within a specified time.
(3) The licence holder must comply with the requirement in subsection (2)(b).
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(4) On or after issuing the notice, the CEO may suspend the licence if the CEO considers it necessary to do so to prevent any harm to a child for whom services are provided under the licence.
(5) The CEO may, having regard to any statement given by the holder under subsection (2)(a):
(a) if the licence is suspended – reinstate the licence; or
(b) revoke the licence.
(6) The regulations may make provision for a revocation or suspension under this section.