228PImmediate power of suspension

228P Immediate power of suspension S. 228P(1) amended by Nos 95/2005 s. 27(1)(13), 47/2006 s. 31(1)(Sch. 1 Pt 1 item 41(a)), 34/2011 s. 97(1). (1) The Secretary may, subject to and in accordance with the regulations, without holding an inquiry under section 228N, immediately suspend an accreditation under this Division if the Secretary considers it necessary to do so in the interests of public safety. S. 228P(2) amended by Nos 47/2006 s. 31(1)(Sch. 1 Pt 1 item 41(b)), 34/2011 s. 97(2). (2) A suspension under this section may be for a specified period or until a specified event or until a further determination made by the Secretary. S. 228P(3) amended by Nos 95/2005 s. 27(1)(14), 47/2006 s. 31(1)(Sch. 1 Pt 1 item 41(c)), 34/2011 s. 97(1). (3) A company or association whose accreditation has been suspended under this section may, by notice served on the Secretary, require the Secretary to hold an inquiry under section 228N. S. 228P(4) amended by Nos 47/2006 s. 31(1)(Sch. 1 Pt 1 item 41(d)), 34/2011 s. 97(2). (4) The Secretary must commence an inquiry under section 228N within 7 days after the service on him or her of a notice under subsection (3). (5) If an inquiry is held under section 228N, a suspension under this section, if then still in effect, ceases to have effect on the completion of that inquiry. S. 228P(6) amended by Nos 47/2006 s. 31(1)(Sch. 1 Pt 1 item 41(e)), 34/2011 s. 97(2). (6) Nothing in this section limits any power of the Secretary under section 228N. S. 228Q inserted by No. 104/1997 s. 37 (as amended by No. 45/1999 s. 39(j)), amended by No. 95/2005 s. 27(1)(14), substituted by No. 47/2006 s. 29.