16ATime for inclusion of information in the Register of Architects

16A Time for inclusion of information in the Register of Architects

(1) If the regulations require any details specified in section 16(2) to be included in the Register of Architects, the Board must record that information in the Register as soon as practicable after the prescribed period after the criminal sanction or disciplinary sanction is imposed.

(2) Information about a disciplinary sanction is to remain on the Register of Architects for 5 years after the sanction is imposed or ceases to have effect, whichever is the later.

(3) Information about a criminal sanction is to remain on the Register of Architects for 5 years after the sanction is imposed or ceases to have effect, whichever is the later.

(4) In this section—

prescribed period means—

(a) in the case of a disciplinary sanction, the later of the following to occur—

(i) the end of the period within which an application for review of the decision to impose a disciplinary sanction may be made to VCAT;

(ii) if an application for review of the decision to impose a disciplinary sanction is made to VCAT, a decision is made by VCAT affirming the decision; or

(b) in the case of a criminal sanction arising from a criminal proceeding, the later of the following to occur—

(i) the end of the period within which an appeal may be brought against the criminal sanction;

(ii) if an appeal is brought against the criminal sanction, a decision is made dismissing the appeal.

S. 16B inserted by No. 1/2023 s. 29.