Section 16: Cancellation of licence

16. Cancellation of licence (1) The Board may cancel a licence in respect of a residential care home— (a) on any ground which would entitle it to refuse an application for a licence; (b) where the annual fee in respect of the residential care home has not been paid on or before the due date; (c) where the licensee has failed to operate within 6 months from the date of the issue of the licence; (d) where the licensee has ceased his operation under the licence; (e) where the licensee has failed to comply with any condition included in the licence and imposed by the Board; (f) where the licensee has been convicted of an offence involving fraud or dishonesty under this Act or regulations made under this Act, in respect of that or any other residential care home; (g) where the licensee has failed to comply with such code of conduct as may be prescribed; (h) where it is in the public interest to do so. (2) Before making a decision cancelling a licence, the Board shall, by notice in writing require the licensee, within 14 days from the date of service of the notice, to show cause why his licence ought not to be cancelled. (3) Where the Board is satisfied that, having regard to all the circumstances of the case, and where necessary, after the holding of an oral hearing, it is expedient to do so, it may cancel the licence.