Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (NSW)
148FPower to fine in certain cases [NSW]
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148F Power to fine in certain cases [NSW]
148F Power to fine in certain cases [NSW]
(1) The Council may by order impose a fine, of an amount of not more than 50 penalty units, on the health practitioner the subject of the inquiry.
(2) A fine is not to be imposed unless—
(a) the Council finds the health practitioner to have been guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct; and
(b) the Council is satisfied there is no other order, or combination of orders, that is appropriate in the public interest.
(3) A fine is not to be imposed if a fine or other penalty has already been imposed by a court in respect of the conduct.
(4) A fine must be paid within the time specified in the order imposing the fine and must be paid to the Council.