83Application for renewal of biosecurity registration

83 Application for renewal of biosecurity registration

(1)  At least 28 days before the expiry of a registered entity's biosecurity registration, the registered entity may apply to the Secretary for renewal of the biosecurity registration in respect of a regulated dealing.

(2)  An application under subsection (1) is to –

(a) be in a form approved by the Secretary; and

(b) specify each type of regulated dealing that the person intends to engage in under the registration; and

(c) include or be accompanied by any information or evidence that the Secretary reasonably requires to determine the application; and

(d) be accompanied by the relevant prescribed fee, if any.

(3)  If an application for renewal of a registered entity's biosecurity registration in respect of a dealing is made under this section and is not determined under section 84 before the expiry of the biosecurity registration, the biosecurity registration is taken to continue in force, unless otherwise suspended or cancelled, until the application is determined.