Queensland Consolidated Acts

VALUERS REGISTRATION ACT 1992 - SECT 52

52 Notice of intention to take disciplinary action

(1) Before taking action against a valuer under section 51 , the board must give to the valuer written notice of its intention to take the action.

(2) The notice must state—

(a) the professional misconduct, incompetence or negligence alleged against the valuer; and

(b) the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the allegations; and

(c) a day, at least 14 days after the day the notice is given, by which the valuer may, in relation to the allegations stated in the notice—

(i) make written representations to the board; or

(ii) request the board to hear him or her; or

(iii) require the board to refer the matter to QCAT.

(3) If the valuer requests a hearing, the board must advise the valuer of a time and place at which the valuer may appear before the board.

(4) When deciding the action to be taken against a valuer under section 51 , the board must consider any representations made by the valuer about the allegations.

(5) If the valuer requires the board to refer the matter to QCAT, the board can not proceed to take action against the valuer under section 51 .