291Licence—application for renewal of licence

291 Licence—application for renewal of licence (1) A licensee may apply to the conservator to renew the licence for a period not longer than 5 years. (2) The application must be— (a) in writing; and (b) received by the conservator at least 30 days before the licence expires.

(3) However, the conservator may extend the time for making an application. Note A licensee may apply to the conservator for the time to be extended, and the conservator may extend the time, even though the time has ended (see Legislation Act, s 151C). (4) If a licensee applies to renew a licence under this section, the licence remains in force until the application is decided.