132Notice of possible suspension or revocation on Commissioner’s own initiative

132  Notice of possible suspension or revocation on Commissioner’s own initiative

 (1) Before the Commissioner decides to suspend or revoke the registration of a registered provider under subsection 129(1) or 131(1), the Commissioner must, by written notice, notify the provider that the Commissioner is considering making that decision.

 (b) invite the registered provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Commissioner in relation to the matter within 14 days after receiving the notice, or such longer period as is specified in the notice; and

 (c) inform the registered provider that if no submissions are made within the period specified in the notice, any suspension or revocation may take effect as early as 7 days after the end of that period.

 (3) In deciding whether to suspend or revoke the registration, the Commissioner must consider any submissions made by the registered provider in accordance with the notice.