55Suspension or cancellation of wheelchair-accessible taxi licence

55 Suspension or cancellation of wheelchair-accessible taxi licence

(1)  The Commission, in prescribed circumstances, may suspend or cancel a wheelchair-accessible taxi licence.

(2)  [Section 55 Subsection (2) substituted by No. 61 of 2011, s. 33, Applied:01 Jul 2013] Before exercising its power under subsection (1) , the Commission is to –

(a) give the holder of the wheelchair-accessible taxi licence notice in writing of its intention and a reasonable opportunity to make representations thereon; and

(b) take any such representations into account.

(3)  If the Commission is satisfied on reasonable grounds that there is an immediate and serious danger to public safety, the Commission may suspend or cancel a wheelchair-accessible taxi licence.

(4)  Subsection (2) does not apply if the Commission exercises its powers under subsection (3) .

(5)  A wheelchair-accessible taxi licence is of no effect during any period of its suspension.

(6)  The holder of a wheelchair-accessible taxi licence that has been suspended under subsection (1) or (3) must not operate a taxi service under the purported authority of that licence or cause or permit another person to operate a taxi service under the purported authority of that licence.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.