279CDecision on application for extension

279C Decision on application for extension (1) On an application under regulation 279B, the Minister, after consulting with the applicant, may: (a) extend the specified period for the period applied for; or (b) extend the specified period for a period determined by the Minister; or (c) refuse to extend the specified period. (2) The Minister must make a decision under subregulation (1) within regulation 279B. (3) The Minister may only extend a specified period under this regulation if the Minister reasonably considers that the extension of the period is necessary to meet the objects of the Act. (4) The Minister must not unreasonably refuse to extend the specified