3.01. Subject to section 3.02, where an optometrist ceases temporarily to practise his profession, he must, not later than 15 days prior to the date fixed for the cessation of his practice:(a) if he has found a provisional custodian, notify the secretary by registered or certified mail that he ceases temporarily to practise his profession effective from such date, and give him the date on which he intends to resume practising his profession together with the name, address and telephone number of the provisional custodian; or
(b) if he has not found a provisional custodian, inform the secretary thereof by registered or certified mail and notify him that he will give him custody of the records on the date fixed for the cessation of his practice.