(1) If a childcare service licence is shorter than 3 years, the licensed proprietor may apply for an extension of the licence.
Note 1 If a form is approved under s 886 for this provision, the form must be used.
Note 2 A fee may be determined under s 885 for this provision.
(2) If the licensed proprietor would be eligible under section 746 (Childcare service licence—eligibility) for the licence as extended, the director-general must—
(a) extend the licence to a total period of not longer than 3 years; and
(b) tell the licensed proprietor, in writing, about the extension.
(3) If the licensed proprietor would not be eligible under section 746 for the licence as extended, the director-general must—
(a) refuse to extend the licence; and
(b) tell the licensed proprietor, in writing, about the refusal.
Note A decision under this subsection is a reviewable decision (see s 839).
(4) The director-general must decide the application, and tell the proprietor about the decision, not later than 30 days after the day the director-general receives the application.