17. A transitional slaughterhouse permit expires 12 months after its issue; it may be renewed on the conditions specified in section 5 in the case of a first renewal and section 7 in the case of a second renewal.
To obtain a renewal, the permit holder must apply to the Minister in writing at least 30 days before the expiry date of the permit. The application for renewal must be submitted with the fee prescribed, made payable to the Minister of Finance, and must contain the information required under the first paragraph of section 3.