16Duration of security clearances

#### 16 Duration of security clearances 16 Duration of security clearances > > (1), (2) (Repealed) > > > (3) A security clearance remains in force (unless sooner cancelled) for the period of 5 years after it is granted. > > > (4) If a licence is issued to a person during the term of a security clearance, the security clearance is taken to continue in force while the licence is in force, unless the security clearance is sooner cancelled. > > > (5) A security clearance is not in force during any period it is suspended. > > **s 16:** Am 2013 No 81, Sch 1 \[13\]; 2023 No 23, Sch 1\[16\] \[17\].