(1) After conducting a hearing, the Authority may determine that the misconduct of a registered member or a probationary member who is the subject of the hearing—
(a) is not substantiated; or
(b) has been substantiated but is not sufficiently serious to merit further action; or
(c) has been substantiated and merits further action.
(2) If the Authority makes a determination under subregulation (1)(a) or (b), the Authority must dismiss the matter.
(3) If the Authority dismisses a matter in accordance with subregulation (2), the Authority must give the registered member or the probationary member written notice of the dismissal and the reasons for that dismissal within 21 days after the date of the hearing.
(4) If the Authority makes a determination under subregulation (1)(c), the Authority may take further action against the registered member or the probationary member in accordance with regulation 21.