Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (NSW)
149BPower to fine registered health practitioner in certain cases [NSW]
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149B Power to fine registered health practitioner in certain cases [NSW]
149B Power to fine registered health practitioner in certain cases [NSW]
(1) The Tribunal may by order impose a fine on the registered health practitioner of an amount of not more than 250 penalty units.
(2) A fine is not to be imposed unless—
(a) the Tribunal finds the registered health practitioner to have been guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct or professional misconduct; and
(b) the Tribunal 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 for the health profession.