(1)  A person may apply to the relevant council to renew the registration of the person as a water carrier.

(2)  An application is to be –

(a) in the approved form; and

(b) lodged at the public office of the council; and

(c) accompanied by the applicable council fee.

(3)  A council may –

(a) grant an application for renewal of registration as a water carrier and register the applicant without conditions or on the conditions the council thinks fit; or

(b) refuse to grant an application for renewal of registration as a water carrier.

(4)  In determining an application, a council is to have regard to –

(a) public health and any relevant guidelines; and

(b) whether the applicant is likely to comply with the Act and any relevant guidelines; and

(c) the extent to which the applicant has complied with the Act, any relevant guidelines, and any conditions of registration as a water carrier.

(5)  The council, by notice in writing served on an applicant for renewal of registration, must notify the applicant of –

(a) the granting of the application; or

(b) the refusal to grant the application.