Child Protection (Offenders Registration) Act 2000
16BApplication for new order
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16B Application for new order
16B Application for new order
(1) If an order ceases to have effect in accordance with section 16A, the registrable person may apply under section 16 for a new order.
(2) Section 16 (11) does not apply with respect to an application referred to in subsection (1).
(3) If an order ceases to have effect in accordance with section 16A (1) (b) or (c), on an application for a new order, section 16 (2) (a) applies as if the period referred to were a period of 15 years (ignoring any period during which the person was in government custody) since the person last committed a registrable offence or a corresponding registrable offence.
s 16B: Ins 2004 No 85, Sch 1 [35].