56Complaint may be referred for investigation

#### 56 Complaint may be referred for investigation 56 Complaint may be referred for investigation > > (1) Despite section 20A, the Commission may investigate a complaint that has been dealt with under this Division but only if— > > > > > (a) the report under section 53 contains a recommendation that the Commission investigate the complaint, or > > > > > (b) new material concerning the matter the subject of the complaint becomes available and that material raises a matter that would cause the Commission to refer the complaint for investigation in accordance with section 23. > > > (2) Before investigating the complaint, the Commission must consult with the appropriate professional council (if any). If either the Commission or the appropriate professional council (or both) is (or are) of the opinion that a complaint should be investigated, it must be investigated. > > **s 56:** Subst 2004 No 98, Sch 2 \[9\]. Am 2010 No 34, Sch 2.22 \[8\].