21Duration of accreditation

#### 21 Duration of accreditation 21 Duration of accreditation > > (1) Unless sooner cancelled, an accreditation remains in force as follows— > > > > > (a) if the research establishment has not been accredited before—12 months from the date on which the accreditation is granted, > > > > > (b) if the research establishment has been accredited before and during the last period of accreditation the accreditation was cancelled or suspended—12 months from the date on which the accreditation is granted or such lesser period as the Secretary determines, > > > > > (c) if the research establishment has been accredited before and paragraph (b) does not apply—36 months from the date on which the accreditation is granted. > > > (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the accreditation of a research establishment has no force or effect during any period for which it is suspended. > > **s 21:** Am 1997 No 25, Sch 1 \[14\].