This legislation has been repealed.
Proclaimed services26. Proclaimed services (1) Where a person, association or organization which provides residential or non-residential services for use specifically or substantially by intellectually disabled persons is not a contracted service provider or registered under section 23 and the Minister considers that persons using the service are being abused or exploited or that the service is operated so as to substantially breach any of the principles stated in section 5 the Governor in Council may on the recommendation of the Minister proclaim the person, association or organization as a proclaimed service. (2) The Minister must not make a recommendation under sub-section (1) unless the Minister- (a) has given notice in writing to the person, association or organization specifying- (i) the reason why it is intended to make a proclamation under this section; and (ii) that the person, association or organization may object in writing to the Minister within 14 days of service of the notice and may request to be represented at a hearing into the objection; and (b) has considered any objection made under paragraph (a). (3) A proclaimed service must operate subject to such conditions and must comply with any requirements specified in the proclamation. (4) Where a proclaimed service fails to comply with any condition or requirement specified in the proclamation any person who is concerned or takes part in the management of the proclaimed service is guilty of an offence against this Act. _______________ PART 5-PROTECTION OF RIGHTS OF INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED PERSONS Division 1-Establishment, Constitution and Procedure of the Intellectual Disability Review Panel