(1) If the Minister
has reason to believe, on reasonable grounds, that a person has contravened a
provision of this Act in circumstances that make it likely that the
contravention will be repeated, the Minister may issue a notice requiring the
person to refrain from an act, or course of action, specified by the Minister.
(2) A notice under
subsection (1) must—
(a)
state that the Minister is of the opinion that the person has contravened a
provision of this Act in circumstances that make it likely that the
contravention will be repeated; and
(b)
state the grounds of the Minister's opinion.
(3) A person who
contravenes or fails to comply with a notice under this section is guilty of
an offence.
Maximum penalty: $100 000 plus $20 000 for each day on which the
offence is committed.
(4) A person to whom a
notice is directed may, within 14 days after service of the notice, appeal to
the Administrative and Disciplinary Division of the District Court against the
issuing of the notice.