Notice of proposal to revoke
10 (1) Where the Minister proposes to revoke a licence or to require a licensee to cease carrying on an activity, the Minister shall deliver notice of the proposal, together with written reasons therefor, on the licensee.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.5, s. 10 (1). Notice of suspension (2) Where the Minister by order either suspends the licence for a health facility, requires the licensee of an ambulance service to suspend the provision of ambulance services or requires a licensee to suspend the carrying on of an activity in a health facility, the Minister shall deliver with the order notice that the licensee is entitled to a hearing by the Board if the licensee mails or delivers, within fifteen days after the notice is served on the licensee, notice in writing to the Board and to the Minister requiring a hearing, and the licensee may so require such a hearing.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.5, s. 10 (2); 1999, c. 12, Sched. J, s. 30. Notice requiring hearing (3) A notice under subsection (1) shall inform the licensee that the licensee is entitled to a hearing by the Board if the licensee mails or delivers, within fifteen days after the notice under subsection (1) is served on the licensee, notice in writing requiring a hearing to the Minister and the Board, and the licensee may so require such a hearing.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.5, s. 10 (3). Hearing (4) Where a licensee requires a hearing in accordance with subsection (2) or (3), the Board shall appoint a time for and hold the hearing within sixty days of receipt of the notice in writing by the Board.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.5, s. 10 (4). Opportunity to comply (5) Where the Board is required to hold a hearing, it shall proceed forthwith to hold the hearing unless the licensee satisfies the Board that the licensee has not been given a reasonable opportunity to comply with all the lawful requirements for the issue or retention of the licence, that it would be just and reasonable to give the licensee that opportunity and that delaying the hearing will not adversely affect the health or safety of the persons served by the health facility.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.5, s. 10 (5). Powers of Board (6) Where the hearing is required in accordance with subsection (2), the Board, by order, may confirm, vary or rescind the order and take such action as the Board considers the Minister ought to take in accordance with this Act and the regulations.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.5, s. 10 (6). Idem (7) Where the hearing is required in accordance with subsection (3), the Board, by order, may direct the Minister to carry out the proposal or refrain from carrying it out and to take such action as the Board considers the Minister ought to take in accordance with this Act and the regulations.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.5, s. 10 (7). Opinion of Board (8) For the purposes of subsections (6) and (7), the Board may substitute its opinion for that of the Minister.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.5, s. 10 (8). Power of Minister where no hearing (9) Where the licensee does not require a hearing in accordance with subsection (3), the Minister may carry out the proposal stated in the Minister’s notice under subsection (1).  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.5, s. 10 (9). Extension of time for requiring hearing (10) The Board may extend the time for the giving of notice requiring a hearing by a licensee under this section either before or after expiration of such time where it is satisfied that there are apparent grounds for granting relief to the licensee following upon a hearing and that there are reasonable grounds for applying for the extension and the Board may give such directions as it considers proper consequent upon the extension.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.5, s. 10 (10). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1999, c. 12, Sched. J, s. 30 - 01/05/2000