Revoking of licences and certificates
Revoking/suspending of certificates/licences for prescribed occupations and prescribed activities
The revoking of certificates/licences is an option that may be taken by the Chief Executive of this Department. It is typically used for repeat offenders or where the offence was of a nature that exposed persons to extreme risk or where other penalties have not resulted in changes that reduce risk.
Suspension of certificates/licences is an option used where minor breaches of the Act or Regulation have been detected and the chief executive deems the suspension of that certificate/licence to be appropriate. The period of suspension will be based on the nature and circumstances of the breach.
The chief executive may issue a written notice to 'show cause', stating that the chief executive is considering suspending or cancelling a certificate/licence.
There is an opportunity to respond to the 'show cause' notice, giving reasons why the certificate/licence should not be suspended or cancelled. If the chief executive is not satisfied with the response, and decides to either suspend or cancel the certificate/licence, the chief executive must notify the holder of the certificate/licence of that decision in writing within 10 days of making that decision. The chief executive, in that written notice must also specify the period of suspension and notify the holder of the licence or registration to surrender to the Department the certificate/licence within 21 days.
Last updated July 17, 2005
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