Children's Act, 2005 (Act No. 38 of 2005)Chapter 14 : Drop-in centres222. Notice of enforcement |
| (1) | The provincial head of social development may by way of a written notice of enforcement instruct— |
| (a) | a person or organisation operating an unregistered drop-in centre— |
| (i) | to stop operating that drop-in centre; or |
| (ii) | to apply for registration in terms of section 217 within a period specified in the notice; or |
| (b) | a person or organisation operating a registered drop-in centre otherwise than in accordance with the conditions subject to which the registration was issued, to comply with those conditions. |
| (2) | A person or organisation operating an unregistered drop-in centre and who is instructed in terms of subsection (1)(a)(ii) to apply for registration within a specified period may, despite the provisions of section 217 regarding the establishment of drop-in centres, be given permission by the provincial head of social development to continue operating the drop-in centre during that period and, if that person or organisation applies for registration, until that application has been finalised. |
| (3) | The Director-General or the provincial head of social development may apply to the High Court for an order to instruct a drop-in centre, whether registered or not, to stop operating that centre. |
| (4) | The High Court may grant an order for costs against the owner or manager of the drop-in centre referred to in subsection (3) if so requested by the Director-General or provincial head of social development. |