19Renewal of licence

19 Renewal of licence

(1)  Not less than 30 days before the expiration of a licence, the holder of the licence may apply to the Secretary for the renewal of the licence.

(2)  The Secretary, at his or her discretion, may accept an application for the renewal of a licence lodged less than 30 days before the expiration of the licence.

(3)  An application for renewal must be –

(a) in a form approved by the Secretary; and

(b) accompanied by any prescribed fee and, in the case of an application accepted under subsection (2), any further prescribed late fee; and

(c) accompanied by any documents and information the Secretary requires.

(4)  Sections 8 , 9 , 12 , 16 , 17 , 20 and 21 apply to an application for, and the grant and issue of, the renewal of a licence in the same manner as they apply to an application for, and the grant and issue of, a licence.

(5)  If an application for renewal of a licence is made under this section, the current licence continues in force until it is renewed or its renewal is refused.

(6)  The renewal of a licence takes effect from the date on which the licence was due to expire.

(7)  The refusal to renew a licence takes effect on the date of the notice of refusal.

(8)  An applicant for renewal must disclose to the Secretary any offences committed within the period of the licence.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.