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What is the maximum fine a person can incur in a magistrate's court for falsifying the register under this Act?
What is the maximum fine a person can incur in a magistrate's court for falsifying the register under this Act?
Which entity is deemed guilty alongside an individual if an offence is committed by a body corporate?
Which entity is deemed guilty alongside an individual if an offence is committed by a body corporate?
What is required from universities regarding registered surveyor training programs?
What is required from universities regarding registered surveyor training programs?
Which of the following is NOT a penalty for an individual found guilty under this Act?
Which of the following is NOT a penalty for an individual found guilty under this Act?
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What is the extent of entitlement for a registered surveyor to practice?
What is the extent of entitlement for a registered surveyor to practice?
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What is the consequence for an unregistered person attempting to recover fees for acting as a registered surveyor?
What is the consequence for an unregistered person attempting to recover fees for acting as a registered surveyor?
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What additional fine may be imposed for continuing offences under this Act?
What additional fine may be imposed for continuing offences under this Act?
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Who is responsible for providing the registrar with a list of persons attending surveyor training courses?
Who is responsible for providing the registrar with a list of persons attending surveyor training courses?
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What action can the Disciplinary Committee take if a registered person is found guilty of infamous conduct?
What action can the Disciplinary Committee take if a registered person is found guilty of infamous conduct?
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Under what circumstances could a surveyor's registration be considered incompatible with their professional status?
Under what circumstances could a surveyor's registration be considered incompatible with their professional status?
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What is the maximum period for which the Disciplinary Committee can suspend a surveyor from practice?
What is the maximum period for which the Disciplinary Committee can suspend a surveyor from practice?
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Which of the following is NOT a potential direction that the Disciplinary Committee can issue?
Which of the following is NOT a potential direction that the Disciplinary Committee can issue?
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What limitation is placed on the deferral of decisions by the Disciplinary Committee?
What limitation is placed on the deferral of decisions by the Disciplinary Committee?
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How is a person deemed 'convicted' for the purposes of the Disciplinary Committee's assessment?
How is a person deemed 'convicted' for the purposes of the Disciplinary Committee's assessment?
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What must the Disciplinary Committee do after issuing a direction?
What must the Disciplinary Committee do after issuing a direction?
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What is a common reason for the Disciplinary Committee to investigate a surveyor's registration?
What is a common reason for the Disciplinary Committee to investigate a surveyor's registration?
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What is the timeframe for a person to appeal against a direction received from the Disciplinary Committee?
What is the timeframe for a person to appeal against a direction received from the Disciplinary Committee?
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Under what condition does a direction of the Disciplinary Committee take effect if no appeal is brought against it?
Under what condition does a direction of the Disciplinary Committee take effect if no appeal is brought against it?
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What must a person do to be eligible for re-registration after their name has been removed from the register?
What must a person do to be eligible for re-registration after their name has been removed from the register?
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What constitutes an offence under the Act concerning unlawful practice in surveying?
What constitutes an offence under the Act concerning unlawful practice in surveying?
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Which statement regarding false statements for procuring registration is correct?
Which statement regarding false statements for procuring registration is correct?
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What may a direction of the Disciplinary Committee include regarding future applications for re-registration?
What may a direction of the Disciplinary Committee include regarding future applications for re-registration?
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What role does the Disciplinary Committee play during an appeal to the Federal High Court?
What role does the Disciplinary Committee play during an appeal to the Federal High Court?
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Which scenario allows for a direction from the Disciplinary Committee to be annulled?
Which scenario allows for a direction from the Disciplinary Committee to be annulled?
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Study Notes
Disciplinary Committee Powers
- The Disciplinary Committee can reprimand, strike off the register, or suspend surveyors for:
- Infamous conduct in a professional respect
- Conviction of an offense considered incompatible with the status of a surveyor
- Fraudulent registration
- The Committee can defer its decision for up to six months
- Appeals can be made to the Federal High Court within 28 days of the decision
- A person removed from the register can apply to be re-registered
- The Committee can prohibit re-registration applications for a specified period
Offenses
- Practicing or presenting oneself as a surveyor without proper registration is an offense
- Using a title, description, or name implying authorization to practice as a surveyor is also an offense
- Making false statements to obtain registration is an offense
- Falsifying information on the register is an offense
- Offenses can be prosecuted in Magistrate's Court or High Court
- Corporate bodies can be held accountable for offenses committed by their officers
Entitlement to Practice
- Registered surveyors are entitled to practice throughout the Federation
- Universities and institutions of higher learning must provide a list of surveyor training students to the registrar annually
Recovery of Fees
- Unregistered individuals cannot recover fees for services performed while claiming to be a registered surveyor
Miscellaneous
- A person other than a fully registered surveyor shall not be entitled to recover fees, by process of law, for any act, matter or thing done or omitted to be done by him pursuant to any contract while purporting to act as a registered surveyor.
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This quiz covers the powers of the Disciplinary Committee in relation to surveyors, including potential reprimands, suspensions, and the appeals process. It also details various offenses associated with registration and practice as a surveyor. Test your understanding of these professional regulations and legal implications.
