204Renewal of driver licences

204 Renewal of driver licences (1) The licensing authority must renew a dangerous goods driver licence if— (a) an application is made to it for renewal of the licence; and (b) the application complies with section 203. (2) However, the licensing authority must not renew the licence if— (a) while the licence had effect— (i) the applicant was found guilty by a court in Australia of an offence that makes the applicant unsuitable to be the driver of a vehicle transporting dangerous goods; or (ii) the applicant’s driver licence has been cancelled or suspended on a ground that makes the applicant unsuitable to be the driver of a vehicle transporting dangerous goods; or

(b) the applicant is subject to a court order prohibiting the applicant from involvement in the transport of dangerous goods by road. (3) If the licensing authority refuses to renew a dangerous goods driver licence, it must tell the applicant in writing of the refusal and of the reasons for the refusal.