New South Wales Consolidated Acts

HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION NATIONAL LAW (NSW) - SECT 148F

148F Power to fine in certain cases [NSW]

(1) The Council may by order impose a fine, of an amount of not more than 50 penalty units, on the health practitioner the subject of the inquiry.

(2) A fine is not to be imposed unless--

(a) the Council finds the health practitioner to have been guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct; and

(b) the Council is satisfied there is no other order, or combination of orders, that is appropriate in the public interest.

(3) A fine is not to be imposed if a fine or other penalty has already been imposed by a court in respect of the conduct.

(4) A fine must be paid within the time specified in the order imposing the fine and must be paid to the Council.