(1)  A person may apply to the relevant council to renew the registration of any regulated system.

(2)  An application is to be –

(a) in an approved form; and

(b) lodged with the public office of the council before the registration ceases to be in force; and

(c) accompanied by the applicable council fee.

(3)  The council may –

(a) grant the application subject to any conditions; or

(b) refuse to grant the application.

(4)  In determining an application, the council is to consider –

(a) the manner in which the premises, vehicle or equipment have been operated during the period of registration; and

(b) the protection of public health.

(5)  If an application to renew the registration of a regulated system is lodged and not determined before the registration expires, the period of the registration is extended until the application is determined.

(6)  The council, by notice in writing served on the applicant, must notify –

(a) the granting of the application; or

(b) the refusal to grant the application.

(7)  Sections 116 , 117 , 118 and 119 apply to the renewal of registration as if it were the original registration.

(8)  Registration renewed under this section is subject to any conditions the council determines.

(9)  Registration renewed under this section takes effect from the expiry of the previous registration and remains in force, unless extended pursuant to subsection (5) , until whichever of the following occurs first:

(a) the date specified in the renewed certificate of registration;

(b) the expiry of 12 months from the expiry of the previous registration.