443. A permit shall be renewed for two years if its holder possesses the qualifications, fulfils the conditions and provides the information and documents prescribed by regulation.
When renewing a permit, the Minister may however, after consultation with the regional board, change the capacity indicated on the permit, if he is of the opinion that it is in the public interest. Before changing the capacity indicated on the permit, the Minister must give the permit holder an opportunity to be heard.
The decision of the Minister to modify the capacity indicated on the permit is final.
Every holder whose permit has been modified must take the necessary steps to comply with the changes made to the permit within six months of receiving his new permit.