Public Utilities Act 2001 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 3B · Regulated Works and Wsi Design Works
40L. Proceedings for suspension or cancellation of plumber’s licence
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Before suspending or cancelling the plumber’s licence of an individual, the Board must give a written notice to the individual —
Board
“Board” means the Public Utilities Board reconstituted under the Public Utilities Act in force before 1 April 2001 and continued by section 3;
stating that the Board intends to suspend or cancel the plumber’s licence; and
specifying the time within which written representations may be made to the Board with respect to the proposed suspension or cancellation, that must not be less than any time prescribed for the making of those representations.
The Board may, after considering any written representation under subsection (1)(b) from an individual —
suspend his or her plumber’s licence for a period not exceeding 12 months or any longer period that may be prescribed in substitution; or
cancel his or her plumber’s licence.
Where the Board has made any decision under subsection (2) against an individual, the Board must serve on the individual concerned a notice of the decision.
The Board’s decision under subsection (2) takes effect from the date that the notice under subsection (3) is given, or on a later date specified in the notice.