Section 159 of the Principal Act is amended as follows:

(a) by inserting in subsection (9) "on the application of the permit holder," after "However," ;

(b) by inserting the following subsection after subsection (9) :

(10)  An application for an extension under subsection (9) must be –

(a) in accordance with section 12A ; and

(b) made no later than one month before the permit is due to lapse.