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40 (2) Before a step-in order is made under subsection (1), but subject to subsection (3), the Minister must give the designated licensee concerned a reasonable opportunity to make written representations in respect of the proposed step-in order.

(3) Where the Minister is of the opinion that it is necessary to make a step-in order on an expedited basis (called in this Part an expedited step-in order) in order to protect the safety and health of the designated licensee’s patients or customers, the Minister may make an expedited step-in order, which takes effect on the date the order is served on the designated licensee.

(4) A step-in order or an expedited step-in order—
 * (a) may order the designated licensee—
 * (i) to revoke the appointment of the designated licensee’s Principal Officer or Clinical Governance Officer, and appoint another individual as the designated licensee’s Principal Officer or Clinical Governance Officer (as the case may be) for the period specified in that order;
 * (ii) to revoke the appointment of all or any of the designated licensee’s key appointment holders, and appoint another individual or other individuals as the designated licensee’s key appointment holder or holders for the period specified in that order;
 * (iii) to transfer the designated licensee’s patients or customers to the care or treatment of another licensee for the period specified in that order;
 * (iv) to appoint another licensee to provide a licensable healthcare service provided by the designated licensee for the period specified in that order; and
 * (v) to appoint a person to advise the designated licensee in the proper conduct of the designated licensee’s business and operations;