48Taking regulatory action

48 Taking regulatory action

(1) If AMSA proposes to take regulatory action against a person, AMSA must give the person a written notice (a regulatory action notice) that:

(a) mentions the proposed action (including any proposed disqualification period, suspension period or amendment of a condition on a seafarer certificate); and

(b) mentions the grounds for the proposed action; and

(c) tells the person that the person may, within 28 days after the person receives the notice, give a written response to AMSA about the notice.

(2) AMSA may take regulatory action against the person:

(a) after considering any response by the person in accordance with the notice; and

(b) if satisfied that a ground for regulatory action has been established.

(3) AMSA must give the person written notice of AMSA’s decision and the reasons for the decision.

(4) Regulatory action takes effect 14 days after the notice of the decision is given to the person or, if the notice mentions a later date, that date.