96Consequences of incurring demerit points—applicant for

96 Consequences of incurring demerit points—applicant for issue or renewal of licence (1) This section applies to a licensee if— (a) the licensee applies to the registrar for a licence (including the renewal of a licence) for a construction occupation; and (b) the licensee has incurred 15 or more demerit points for the construction occupation within the previous 3 years. (2) The registrar may refuse the licensee’s application and serve a notice of licence disqualification on the licensee under section 98. (3) The registrar may only take action under subsection (2) if satisfied that the public would be at risk if the licensee were allowed to provide the construction services authorised by the licence.