59Interim licence suspension

59 Interim licence suspension (1) This section applies if the registrar has applied to the ACAT for occupational discipline in relation to a licensee. (2) The registrar may, by written notice given to the licensee, suspend (an interim suspension) a licensee’s licence. Note For how documents may be served, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.5. (3) However, the registrar may only suspend the licence under subsection (2) if the registrar— (a) has taken into account the ground for occupational discipline; and (b) believes on reasonable grounds that it is in the public interest to suspend the licence before the ACAT makes an occupational discipline order. (4) An interim suspension may be— (a) for 2 weeks or less; but (b) if the registrar is satisfied that it is in the public interest to extend the suspension—extended until the ACAT decides the application for occupational discipline in relation to the licence. Note An interim suspension must be recorded on the register (see s 110).