Medicines and Related Substances Control Act, 1965 (Act No. 101 of 1965)RegulationsGeneral RegulationsPermits, Licensing and Authorisation24. Period of validity and renewal of licence issued in terms of regulations 23 and 24 |
| (1) | A licence issued in terms of section 22C(1)(a) of the Act shall, provided that the holder pays the applicable annual fee, remain valid until it is suspended or revoked by the Director-General in terms of section 22E of the Act. |
| (2) | A licence issued in terms of section 22C(1)(b) of the Act and referred to in regulation 7 shall, provided that the holder pays the applicable annual fee, be valid for a period of five years from the date of issue. |
| (3) | A licence referred to in subregulation (1) or subregulation (2) which has expired may be renewed upon application to the Authority. |
| (4) | An application referred to in subregulation (3) shall— |
| (a) | contain at least the information or documentation referred to in regulation 22(2) or 19(1)(c); |
| (b) | be accompanied by a fee prescribed in terms of section 35(1)(xxxii) of the Act; and |
| (c) | be made at least 180 days before the expiry of the existing licence. |
| (5) | A licence referred to in subregulation (1) or subregulation (2) which has been revoked in terms of section 22E of the Act must be returned by the licensee to the Director-General or the Authority, as the case may be, without delay. |