106Invitation to renew registration

106  Invitation to renew registration

 (1) The Commissioner may invite a registered provider, within the period specified in the invitation, to make an application under subsection 107(1) if the remaining registration period is less than 18 months.

 (2) The invitation must:

 (a) request the registered provider to indicate, within the period specified in the invitation, whether the provider intends to make the application; and

 (b) specify the period within which the application may be made (which must be a reasonable period after the invitation is given).

 (3) The Commissioner may extend the period specified under paragraph (2)(b) on the request of the registered provider.