138Immediate suspension

138 Immediate suspension

138 Immediate suspension

(1) The regulator may suspend an accreditation on a ground referred to in section 134 without giving notice under section 136 if satisfied that a person may be exposed to an imminent serious health or safety risk if the accreditation were not suspended.

(2) If the regulator decides to suspend an accreditation under this section—

(a) the regulator must give the accredited assessor written notice of the suspension and the reasons for the suspension, and

(b) the suspension takes effect on the giving of the notice.

(3) The regulator must then—

(a) give notice under section 136 within 14 days after giving the notice under subsection (2), and

(b) make its decision under section 134.

(4) If the regulator does not give notice under subsection (3), the suspension ends at the end of the 14-day period.

(5) If the regulator gives notice under subsection (3), the accreditation remains suspended until the decision is made under section 134.