61Decision on completion of investigation

61 Decision on completion of investigation (1) On completion of an investigation under this division— (a) if the board is satisfied that the veterinary practitioner has engaged in professional misconduct—the board must apply to the ACAT for an occupational disciplinary finding against the veterinary practitioner; or

(b) if the board is satisfied that the veterinary practitioner has engaged in unsatisfactory professional conduct but not professional misconduct—the board may do any of the (i) reprimand or caution the veterinary practitioner; (ii) impose a penalty on the veterinary practitioner not exceeding $1 000; (iii) impose a condition on the veterinary practitioner’s registration; (iv) require the veterinary practitioner to complete a course of training; (v) require the veterinary practitioner to take part in a review of the practitioner’s professional practice; (vi) require the veterinary practitioner to report on the practitioner’s practice at stated times, in the way stated and to a named person; (vii) require the veterinary practitioner to seek and take advice from a stated entity about the management of the practitioner’s practice; (viii) require the supervision, monitoring or reporting about the effect of something the veterinary practitioner is required to do by the board; (ix) refer the complaint to the commission; (c) in any other case—the board must dismiss the complaint and tell the veterinary practitioner and the complainant about the dismissal. (2) However, if the board takes action under section 62, the board need not comply with this section.