(1) Subject to subsection (2), the holder of an approval under this Part may apply, in writing, to the Minister to extend the period (the approval period ) for which the approval has effect.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if:
(a) the approval has been suspended or revoked under this Part and has not been reinstated; or
(b) the approval has otherwise ceased to have effect.
(3) An application under subsection (1) must include the information (if any) prescribed by the regulations.