Section 14K: Administrative sanction by Registrar

14K. Administrative sanction by Registrar (1) Subject to subsection (2), where the Registrar has reasonable cause to believe that a registered association has contravened this Act or any regulations made or guidelines issued under this Act or any direction issued under this Act, he may, in accordance with this Act, take such action as he may determine. (2) Where the Registrar intends to impose an administrative sanction against a registered association, he shall issue a notice to the registered association stating – (a) his intention to impose an administrative sanction; (b) the type and terms of the administrative sanction; and (c) the right of the registered association to make written representations to the Registrar within 21 days of the notice. (3) Where, after considering the written representations under subsection (2)(c) and the Registrar is satisfied that the registered association is in contravention of subsection (1), or where no written representations are received, it shall impose the administrative sanction on the association. (4) Any administrative penalty under this Part shall be a debt due to the Registrar and may be recovered by the Registrar as a civil debt in a court of competent jurisdiction. Acts 2019 201 (5) Any administrative penalty paid to the Registrar shall be credited to the Consolidated Fund.