255Direction for immediate suspension

255 Direction for immediate suspension (1) The Commission may issue a direction to a licensee to immediately suspend the licence if the Commission believes on reasonable grounds that there is a significant risk to the public interest. (2) The direction must: (a) state that the licence is suspended on the giving of the notice; and (b) state the grounds for the immediate suspension; and (c) summarise the possible disciplinary action that may be taken against the licensee; and (d) summarise the procedure for taking disciplinary action. (3) The suspension takes effect immediately on the giving of the direction to the licensee. (4) A licence may be suspended under this section, regardless of whether disciplinary action is commenced against the licensee. (5) The Commission may conduct a disciplinary hearing in relation to the immediate suspension in accordance with Part 8, Division 4 if there are grounds to do so, regardless of whether the licensee applies to NTCAT for a review of the suspension.

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