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Part 6MISCELLANEOUS

Opportunity to make representations

18.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), a decision may not be made under—

(a)article 4(2)(a) or (c) unless the person who applied for the approval under article 4(1) has been given an opportunity to make representations beforehand, or

(b)article 12(4), article 13(1), or article 14(3) nor may a Final Measure be imposed unless the person affected has been given an opportunity to make representations beforehand.

(2) A case examiner may not refer a case under article 10(4) unless the person whose fitness to practise is in question has been given an opportunity to make written representations beforehand.

(3) Where practicable, representations made by an associate will be considered prior to a decision being taken under article 11(1) or (2).

Offences relating to registration etc.

19.—(1) A person commits an offence who, with intent to deceive—

(a)falsely represents anyone, including themselves, to have an approved qualification, or to be registered,

(b)uses the title of anaesthesia associate or physician associate without being registered as such,

(c)makes a false representation as to the content of the register, or

(d)procures, or attempts to procure, the inclusion of information in, or exclusion of information from, the register.

(2) A person who is guilty of an offence under paragraph (1) is liable—

(a)on summary conviction in England and Wales, to a fine;

(b)on summary conviction in Scotland or Northern Ireland, to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

Schedules 1 and 3 to 5

20.  Schedule 1 and Schedules 3 to 5 have effect.