Co-operatives National Regulation (Queensland)
sch.7-sec.14Fines payable by members (CNL ss56 & 126)
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sch.7-sec.14 Fines payable by members (CNL ss56 & 126)
The board may impose on a member a maximum fine of $ ....... for a contravention of these rules. The maximum amount to be inserted must not be more than $1,000, or $500 for a co-operative with a charitable purpose (see section 56 of the Law and National Regulation 2.1). A fine must not be imposed on a member under subrule (1) unless: written notice of intention to impose the fine and the reason for it has been given to the member; and the member has been given a reasonable opportunity to appear before the board in person (with or without witnesses), or to send to the board a written statement, to show cause why the fine should not be imposed. (sch.7-sec.14-ssec.1) The board may impose on a member a maximum fine of $ ....... for a contravention of these rules. The maximum amount to be inserted must not be more than $1,000, or $500 for a co-operative with a charitable purpose (see section 56 of the Law and National Regulation 2.1). (sch.7-sec.14-ssec.2) A fine must not be imposed on a member under subrule (1) unless: written notice of intention to impose the fine and the reason for it has been given to the member; and the member has been given a reasonable opportunity to appear before the board in person (with or without witnesses), or to send to the board a written statement, to show cause why the fine should not be imposed.
- (a) written notice of intention to impose the fine and the reason for it has been given to the member; and
- (b) the member has been given a reasonable opportunity to appear before the board in person (with or without witnesses), or to send to the board a written statement, to show cause why the fine should not be imposed.