36Extensions

36 Extensions

(1) This section applies if the supply period of the milk supply agreement is longer than 3 years. (2) The milk supply agreement must allow the farmer to give to the processor a written notice postponing the end of the supply period by 12 months. (3) The notice must be given: (a) no earlier than 30 days before the end of the supply period; and (b) no later than 7 days before the end of the supply period. (4) This section does not require the milk supply agreement to allow the farmer to postpone the end of the supply period more than once. (5) A reference in this instrument to varying a milk supply agreement is taken not to include a reference to giving a notice in accordance with subsection (2).