79Decision in relation to cancellation

79 Decision in relation to cancellation

79 Decision in relation to cancellation

(1) After considering any written response from the approved provider received within the time allowed by section 78(2)(c), the Regulatory Authority—

(a) may—

(i) cancel the service approval; or

(ii) suspend the service approval for a period not more than the prescribed period; or

(iii) decide not to cancel the service approval; and

(b) must give the approved provider written notice of the decision.

(2) Subject to section 81, the decision to cancel the service approval takes effect—

(a) at the end of 14 days after the date of the decision; or

(b) if another period is specified by the Regulatory Authority, at the end of that period.

(3) The notice of a decision to cancel must set out the date on which it takes effect.

(4) A cancellation of a service approval includes the cancellation of the service approval to the extent that it relates to an associated children’s service.

(5) This Law applies to a suspension of a service approval under this section as if it were a suspension under section 72.