Cap. 582 чл. 17Licence Certificate and renewal.

(1) Upon granting a licence to a service provider, the

Authority shall issue a Licence Certificate which shall be valid for a period of one year from date of issue, unless otherwise prescribed in the terms and conditions laid down in the licence.

(2) The licence referred to in sub-article (1) may be renewed by the Authority if the service provider applies for renewal by not later than two months prior to the expiration of the licence and renewal shall only be granted if the licensed service provider is still in compliance with the provisions of this Act and of any regulation made thereunder. The decision of the Authority regarding the renewal of a licence shall be served on the licensed service provider by registered mail, within fifty days from the application for renewal.

(3) The licensed service provider shall ensure that the licence, or a copy of it, is kept affixed in a prominent place in the principal office of the premises from which the social welfare service is provided.

(4) The issuing and renewal of a licence shall be without prejudice to the requirement of any other licence or authorisation required under any other law.