53Conditions of accreditation

#### 53 Conditions of accreditation 53 Conditions of accreditation > > (1) The EPA may grant accreditation or a renewal of accreditation unconditionally or subject to conditions. > > > (2) In addition, at any time while the accreditation is in force or suspended, the EPA may by notice in writing given to the site auditor— > > > > > (a) impose conditions or further conditions on the accreditation, or > > > > > (b) vary or revoke any of the conditions to which the accreditation is subject. > > > (3) A condition imposed by the EPA, or the variation or revocation of a condition, takes effect on the date specified in the notice or on the date on which it is given to the site auditor, whichever is the later. > > > (4) The regulations may impose a condition on an accreditation or class of accreditation. > > > (5) Subject to the regulations, a condition imposed by the regulations cannot be varied or revoked by the EPA and prevails to the extent of any inconsistency over a condition or direction imposed or given by the EPA under this Part. > > > (6) A condition imposed by the EPA may also be varied by a direction given under section 53A. > > Note. > > Contravention of a condition is not an offence but is grounds for non-renewal, revocation or suspension of accreditation. > > **s 53:** Am 1999 No 31, Sch 1.9 \[13\]; 2002 No 14, Sch 1 \[8\] \[9\]. Subst 2003 No 91, Sch 1 \[10\].