9‑16 Application to renew accreditation9‑16 Application to renew accreditation

9‑16 Application to renew accreditation

(1) An accredited veterinarian (other than a veterinarian whose accreditation is suspended in whole or in part under subsection 9‑20(1)) may apply to the Secretary to renew the veterinarian’s accreditation.

Note: Division 9 sets out requirements for applications.

(2) An application for renewal must be made within the period of 60 days starting on the day that is 180 days before the date the accreditation will cease to be in force.

Note: For example, if the accreditation of a veterinarian expires on 8 July in a year (other than a leap year), an application for renewal can be made at any time between 9 January and 10 March in that year.

(3) If an application to renew the accreditation of a veterinarian is made after the period applying under subsection (2): (a) the application is taken to be an application to accredit the veterinarian; and (b) Division 2 applies in relation to the application; and (c) the other provisions of this Division do not apply in relation to the application.