812Continuation of Asbestos Removal licences

812 Continuation of Asbestos Removal licences (1) On 1 January 2012, an existing licence authorising the licence holder to carry out work involving friable asbestos that was issued before 1 January 2009 becomes both of the following: (a) a Class A asbestos removal licence; (b) an asbestos assessor licence. (2) On 1 January 2012, an existing licence authorising the licence holder to carry out work involving friable asbestos that was issued on or after 1 January 2009 becomes a Class A asbestos removal (3) On 1 January 2012, an existing licence to which subregulations (1) and (2) do not apply becomes a Class B asbestos removal licence. (4) Each of the converted licences remains in force until Subregulation (4) applies regardless of the date on which the existing licence would have expired. The duration of a converted asbestos assessor licence may also be affected by subregulations (5) and (6). (5) A converted asbestos assessor licence is subject to a condition that the licence holder must, before 1 July 2012, satisfy the regulator that the person is competent to carry out work as a licensed asbestos assessor. (6) If the licence holder does not comply with a condition imposed by subregulation (5), the licence expires on 1 July 2012. Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations 2011 541