282Immediate suspension of work and rest hours exemption (permit)

282 Immediate suspension of work and rest hours exemption (permit)

282 Immediate suspension of work and rest hours exemption (permit)

(1) This section applies if the Regulator considers—

(a) a ground exists to cancel a work and rest hours exemption (permit); and

(b) it is necessary to suspend the exemption immediately to prevent or minimise serious harm to public safety.

(2) The Regulator may, by notice (immediate suspension notice) given to the person to whom the permit for the exemption was given, immediately suspend the exemption until the earliest of the following—

(a) the Regulator gives the holder a notice under section 281(4) and the amendment or cancellation takes effect under section 281(5);

(b) the Regulator cancels the suspension;

(c) the end of 56 days after the day the immediate suspension notice is given to the holder.

(3) This section applies despite sections 280 and 281.