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Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003

Registration of motor vehicle traders - Procedure for registration of motor vehicle traders - Registration

37: Duration of registration

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"How long your motor vehicle trader registration lasts"

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When you register as a motor vehicle trader, your registration lasts for 12 months from the date you register. Your registration can end early if it is cancelled under section 42 or if you surrender it according to section 46 or section 47. You can renew your registration for more 12-month periods.

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Part 3Registration of motor vehicle traders
Procedure for registration of motor vehicle traders: Registration

37Duration of registration

  1. The registration of a motor vehicle trader is effective for a period of 12 months commencing on the date of registration unless the registration is—

  2. cancelled under section 42; or
    1. surrendered by the motor vehicle trader in accordance with section 46 or section 47.

      1. A motor vehicle trader's registration may be renewed for further periods, each not exceeding 12 months.