10Extension of model approval

10 Extension of model approval

10 Extension of model approval

(1) For the purposes of section 17 (1) of the Act, the period for which a model approval is in force may be extended by the Secretary once or more if—

(a) it would not be appropriate, in the opinion of the Secretary, to renew the approval for more than the period of extension, and

(b) the Secretary is satisfied that the model continues to be safe to use.

(2) An extension may be granted without application for renewal by the model approval holder.

(3) However, the total of all the extensions of a particular model approval must not exceed 12 months.

(4) Any application for extension by the model approval holder must—

(a) be in the form approved by the Secretary, and

(b) be accompanied by the relevant fee for the application, and

(c) be lodged with the Secretary no later than 1 month before the model approval is due to expire.