Export Control (Plants and Plant Products) Rules 2021
9‑13 Relevant person for assessment may 9‑13 Relevant person for assessment may apply to extend validity period for plants or plant products
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9‑13 Relevant person for assessment may apply to extend validity period for plants or plant products
(1) This section applies in relation to an assessment of plants or plant products if: (a) a validity period for the plants or plant products applies; and (b) the validity period has not ended.
Note: The validity period must be stated in the assessment record (see paragraph 9‑14(2)(b)).
(2) The relevant person for the assessment may apply to the Secretary to extend the validity period.
Note: For the relevant person for an assessment, see section 278 of the Act and section 9‑6 of this instrument.
(3) An application under subsection (2) must: (a) be in writing; and (b) be made no later than 1 business day before the validity period is to end. (4) On receiving an application under subsection (2), the Secretary may extend, or further extend, the validity period. (5) If the Secretary extends the validity period, the Secretary must give the relevant person for the assessment a written notice stating the new validity period. (6) If the Secretary decides not to extend the validity period, the Secretary must give the relevant person for the assessment written notice of the decision. The notice must include the reasons for the decision.