9‑15 Period of effect of accreditation9‑15 Period of effect of accreditation

9‑15 Period of effect of accreditation

The accreditation of a veterinarian (including an accreditation that has been renewed under Division 3): (a) takes effect on the date stated in the notice given to the veterinarian under section 9‑14 or subsection 9‑17(5) (as the case may be); and (b) remains in force (unless it is revoked earlier under subsection 9‑24(1) of this instrument): (i) if the Secretary has accredited the veterinarian, or renewed the veterinarian’s accreditation, for a period of less than 5 years—for the period decided by the Secretary; or (ii) in any other case—for 5 years.

Note: The Secretary may accredit a veterinarian, or renew the accreditation of a veterinarian, for a period of less than 5 years (see subsections 9‑12(4) and 9‑17(4)).