Section 24

An application for a certificate shall be made to the Council in such form as it may determine.

The Council shall, on being satisfied that the premises at and the conditions under which the applicant purports to practise veterinary medicine are suitable for such practice and that the applicant has paid the fee prescribed in the Second Schedule, direct the Registrar to issue an Annual Practising Certificate authorising the applicant to practise veterinary medicine at such premises, subject to such conditions as the Council may determine.

Subject to the provisions of this Order, the certificate shall be in force from the date of issue to the end of the year in which it was issued.

Renewal of certificate.