76Suspension of registration

76 Suspension of registration S. 76(1) amended by No. 39/2024 s. 67(1)(a). (1) The Secretary may, by written notice given to a registered ART provider, suspend the provider's registration, either in whole or part, if— S. 76(1)(a) amended by No. 39/2024 s. 67(1)(a)(b). (a) the Secretary reasonably believes the provider has contravened a general condition or specific condition of the provider's registration; or S. 76(1)(ab) inserted by No. 39/2024 s. 67(1)(c). (ab) the Secretary reasonably believes that the provider has contravened a provision of this Act or the regulations; or S. 76(1)(b) amended by No. 39/2024 s. 67(1)(a). (b) the Secretary is otherwise satisfied there are reasonable grounds for the suspension. (2) A written notice suspending a registered ART provider's registration must specify the grounds for the suspension, including any action the provider must take to rectify the matter that formed the grounds. S. 76(3) amended by No. 39/2024 s. 67(2). (3) Before suspending the registration, the Secretary must allow the registered ART provider the opportunity to make written submissions to the Secretary about the proposed suspension. S. 76(4) amended by No. 39/2024 s. 67(2). (4) The Secretary must have regard to any written submissions made under subsection (3). (5) A suspension under this section has effect— (a) from the time at which notice of the suspension is given to the registered ART provider under subsection (1); and S. 76(5)(b) amended by No. 39/2024 s. 67(2). (b) for the period decided by the Secretary and specified in the notice. (6) The period of suspension specified in the notice must be no longer than is reasonably necessary to enable the registered ART provider to rectify the matter that formed the grounds for the suspension.