ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Occupational Therapists (Training, Registration and Licensing) Act
35. Disciplinary powers of the Committee
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
35. Disciplinary powers of the Committee
(1)The Disciplinary Committee may order the removal from the register, suspension of registration or revocation of the practicing license of an occupational therapist or the imposition of a fine on a practitioner as may be prescribed by the Council if that practitioner—(a)has been convicted of an offence punishable by imprisonment, the commission of which in the opinion of the Council has dishonored the profession in the public estimation; or(b)has been guilty of negligence or malpractice in respect of his profession; or(c)has been guilty of impropriety or misconduct, whether in respect of his profession or not.(2)Upon an inquiry held by the committee, the person whose conduct is being inquired into shall be afforded an opportunity of being heard either in person or through an advocate.(3)For the purposes of proceedings at any inquiry held by the disciplinary committee, the committee may administer oaths, and may subject to any regulation made under this Act, enforce attendance of persons as witnesses and the production of books and documents.(4)Any person whose name has been removed from the register or whose licence has been suspended shall forthwith surrender to the Council his certificate of registration or licence.(5)An occupational therapist who contravenes subsection (4) commits an offence and upon conviction, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding twenty thousand shillings.(6)An occupational therapist who is aggrieved by the decision of the Council in the exercise of its powers under this section may, within sixty days from the date of the decision of the Council, appeal to the High Court.