Architects Act 2002
sec.32BNotification of inability to practise
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sec.32B Notification of inability to practise
This section applies if an architect has been unable to competently and safely practise as an architect for a continuous period of 6 months because of the architect’s mental or physical health. The architect must immediately notify the board in writing of that fact, unless the architect— has already notified the board in writing of the incapacity; or has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units. s 32B ins 2010 No. 18 s 17 (sec.32B-ssec.1) This section applies if an architect has been unable to competently and safely practise as an architect for a continuous period of 6 months because of the architect’s mental or physical health. (sec.32B-ssec.2) The architect must immediately notify the board in writing of that fact, unless the architect— has already notified the board in writing of the incapacity; or has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.
- (a) has already notified the board in writing of the incapacity; or
- (b) has a reasonable excuse.