S.L. 437.107 Art. 10Validity of licences.

(1) Licences for fatteners and breeders shall be issued for a term of one calendar year and, unless otherwise suspended or forfeited, shall be renewable subject to the continued compliance with the requirements of these rules including the payment of the relevant fee applicable thereto.

(2) Licences for keepers shall be valid for the entire lifetime of the swine kept as a pet.

(3) The licenses referred to in sub-rules (1) and (2) may only be issued once the provisions of these rules are complied with to the satisfaction of the Director and once the prescribed licensing fees are paid in accordance with rule 25.

(4) Licenses for swine farms shall not be renewed unless rearing has been carried out for a period of twelve consecutive months on the farm.