524Immediate suspension

524 Immediate suspension

524 Immediate suspension

(1) The regulator may suspend an asbestos removal licence or asbestos assessor licence on a ground referred to in section 520 without giving notice under section 522, if satisfied that—

(a) work carried out under the licence should stop because the work may involve an imminent serious risk to the health or safety of a person, or

(b) a corresponding regulator has suspended an equivalent licence held by the licence holder under this section as applying in the corresponding jurisdiction.

(2) If the regulator decides to suspend a licence under this section—

(a) the regulator must give the licence holder written notice of the suspension and the reasons for the suspension, and

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

(3) The regulator must then—

(a) give notice under section 522 within 14 days after giving the notice under subsection (2), and

(b) make a decision under section 520.

(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 licence remains suspended until the decision is made under section 520.