Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Legal Profession Act 2004 - SECT 2.4.11.

Late application for renewal of practising certificate

2.4.11. Late application for renewal of practising certificate



(1) A local legal practitioner may apply for renewal of a local practising
certificate after 30 April in any year on payment of a surcharge of-

   (a)  if the application is made on or before 31 May-25% of the prescribed
        fee for renewal of the certificate;

   (b)  if the application is made after 31 May-50% of the prescribed fee for
        renewal of the certificate.

(2) The Board may refund all or part of a surcharge paid under subsection (1)
if it considers that there are special circumstances.

(3) This section does not apply to a person who was not a local legal
practitioner on 30 April in the relevant year.