18Application for renewal

18 Application for renewal (1) A permit holder may apply to the Minister for the renewal of the permit no earlier than 6 months, and no later than 3 months, before the end of its term. (2) However, the application may only relate to the following number of blocks in the permit area: (a) if the permit area comprises an even number of blocks – no more than half that number; (b) if the permit area comprises an uneven number of blocks – no more than half that number plus 1. (3) The blocks specified in the application must comprise: (a) a single area of land; or (b) a number of discrete areas of land comprising 4 or more adjoining blocks. Note See section 40 for information about the continuation of the current permit during the application process.