20Suspension of motor vehicle trader licence

20 Suspension of motor vehicle trader licence

(1)  The Director may suspend a motor vehicle trader licence if –

(a) he or she is conducting an investigation under section 22 and considers the suspension appropriate in the circumstances; or

(b) he or she is satisfied that the licensed motor vehicle trader is not carrying on a business of dealing in motor vehicles; or

(c) he or she is satisfied that the suspension is in the public interest.

(2)  If a motor vehicle trader licence is suspended, it is suspended for the period determined by the Director or, if the Director does not determine a period, until the Director revokes the suspension.

(3)  On suspending a motor vehicle trader licence, the Director is to notify the licensed motor vehicle trader, in writing, of the suspension and the period of the suspension.

(4)  A motor vehicle trader licence ceases to have effect when it is suspended and continues to be of no effect while the suspension remains in force.

(5)  The Director may revoke the suspension of a motor vehicle trader licence or amend the period for which a motor vehicle trader licence is suspended –

(a) at any time; and

(b) by notice in writing provided to the licensed motor vehicle trader.