Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00492:reg:19
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00492
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 19
Character Range: 23052–23749

19  Extension of ship sanitation certificates
 (1) The operator of a vessel that is at a declared port may request that a ship sanitation certificate in force for the vessel be extended if it is not practicable for the vessel to be inspected at the port.
 (2) If a request to extend a ship sanitation certificate is made under subsection (1), a biosecurity officer may extend the certificate for a period of not more than 1 month after the date on which the certificate would otherwise cease to be in force.
 (3) However, a biosecurity officer must not extend a ship sanitation certificate if the certificate has previously been extended under this section or by an overseas competent authority.