201CEO's power to restrict employment of children

201 CEO's power to restrict employment of children (1) This section applies if: (a) a child is employed; and (b) the CEO is of the opinion that: (i) the child suffers, or is likely to suffer, exploitation because of the employment; or Care and Protection of Children Act 2007 125 (ii) the wellbeing of the child is, or is likely to be, jeopardised because of the employment. (2) The CEO may, by written notice given to a parent of the child: (a) prohibit the child from being so employed; or (b) prohibit the child from employment generally; or (c) prohibit the child from specified types of employment; or (d) impose specified conditions on the employment of the child (whether generally or in relation to specified types of employment). (3) A parent of the child must not permit or require the child to be employed in contravention of the notice. (5) The CEO: (a) must give a copy of the notice to the child; and (b) may give a copy of the notice to an employer of the child. (6) An employer of the child who is given a copy of the notice must comply with the notice. (7) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (6) if the defendant has a reasonable excuse. (8) The notice must: (a) be accompanied by the reasons of the CEO's decision; and (b) state that a parent of the child is entitled to apply for a review of the decision under section 206 and the time within which the application may be made.