(1) For subsection 159(1AA) of the Code, subregulations (2) to (4) set out the maximum period that may be stated as the period in which the applicant or holder to whom a notice is issued under section 159 of the Code (the recipient ) must respond to the notice.
(2) For an application (other than a timeshift application) for approval, registration, or a permit (other than a permit for emergency use), the maximum period is to be worked out as follows:
where:
"MP" means the maximum period.
"XP" means the extended assessment period mentioned for the application in column 3 of the table in clause 2.1 of Schedule 6 minus the assessment period mentioned for the application in column 2 of that table.
(3) For a timeshift application, the maximum period is the period agreed to by the APVMA and the applicant.
(5) For subsection 159(1AB) of the Code, the APVMA may allow a further period if an extraordinary event or circumstance beyond the control of the recipient prevents the recipient from complying with the notice in the period stated in the notice.