14 (1) The Registrar shall issue a licence to a natural person who applies therefor in accordance with the regulations and, (a)  Repealed:  2010, c. 16, Sched. 2, s. 5 (19). (b)  is not less than eighteen years of age; (c)  has complied with the academic requirements specified in the regulations for the issuance of the licence, including passing such examinations as the Council sets or approves in accordance with the regulations, or is exempted by the Council from complying with the requirements; (d)  has complied with the experience requirements specified in the regulations for the issuance of the licence; (d.1)  has complied with any other requirements specified in the regulations for the issuance of the licence; and (e)  is of good character.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.28, s. 14 (1); 2010, c. 16, Sched. 2, s. 5 (19-21). Grounds for refusal, suspension or revocation (2) The Registrar may refuse to issue or may suspend or revoke a licence if the Registrar is of the opinion, on reasonable and probable grounds, (a)  that the past conduct of the applicant for or the holder of the licence affords grounds for the belief that the applicant or holder will not engage in the practice of professional engineering in accordance with the law and with honesty and integrity; (b)  that the applicant for or the holder of the licence does not meet the requirements or the qualifications for the issuance of the licence set out in the regulations; or (c)  that there has been a breach of a term, condition or limitation of the licence. 2017, c. 34, Sched. 34, s. 4; 2023, c. 20, Sched. 15, s. 2. Referral to committee (3) The Registrar may refer the application of the applicant for the issuance of a licence, (a)  to the Academic Requirements Committee for a determination as to whether or not the applicant has met the academic requirements prescribed by the regulations for the issuance of the licence; (b)  to the Experience Requirements Committee for a determination as to whether or not the applicant has met the experience requirements prescribed by the regulations for the issuance of the licence; or (c)  first to the Academic Requirements Committee and then to the Experience Requirements Committee for determinations under clauses (a) and (b).  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.28, s. 14 (3); 2010, c. 16, Sched. 2, s. 5 (22). Same (4) The Registrar shall refer an application to a committee under subsection (3) for a determination referred to in that subsection, (a)  if the applicant requests the referral; or (b)  in the circumstances specified by the regulations.  2010, c. 16, Sched. 2, s. 5 (23). Hearing (5) A committee shall receive written representations from an applicant but is not required to hold or to afford to any person a hearing or an opportunity to make oral submissions before making a determination under subsection (3).  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.28, s. 14 (5). Notice of determination (6) The Registrar shall give notice to the applicant of a determination by a committee under subsection (3) and, if the applicant is rejected, the notice shall detail the specific requirements that the applicant must meet.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.28, s. 14 (6). (7) Repealed: 2010, c. 16, Sched. 2, s. 5 (24). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2001, c. 9, Sched. B, s. 11 (18, 19) - 28/02/2003 2010, c. 16, Sched. 2, s. 5 (19-23) - 25/10/2010; 2010, c. 16, Sched. 2, s. 5 (24) - 07/12/2020 2017, c. 34, Sched. 34, s. 4 - 14/12/2017 2023, c. 20, Sched. 15, s. 2 - 04/12/2023