236 Investigations 45. The Authority may conduct an investigation, either on its own initia- tive or at the request of any person, in order to determine whether a licensee has contravened this Act, or any regulation, rule, code provision or directive, or has violated any condition contained in its licence. Enforcement proceedings 46. (1) The Authority may initiate an enforcement proceeding in any case in which it has reason to believe that a licensee has contravened this Act, or any applicable rule, regulation, code provision or directive, or has violated any condition contained in its licence; or (2) The Authority shall initiate the enforcement proceeding by sending a written notice to the party that the Authority believes committed the contravention and the notice shall (a) set forth the alleged facts; (b) state the statutory or regulatory provisions that the person allegedly contravened; and (c) state the timeframe and procedures by which the person may respond. (3) occurred - The Authority (a) (b) may determine whether a contravention has by conducting an adjudicatory hearing; or based on written pleadings filed by the party. Penalties 47. mM If the Authority determines, through an investigation or enforcement proceedings, that a licensee has contravened this Act, or any regulation, rule, code provision or directive issued by the Authority, the Authority may -