16A. Applications for Registrar to assign index marks and registration numbers for existing motor vehicles

Amended

Last amended by an amending law of 2024.

(1)

The Registrar may, on the application of the registered owner of a motor vehicle —

(a)

assign an index mark and a registration number in place of the index mark and registration number assigned to that motor vehicle and cancel the mark and number to be replaced; or

(b)

assign an index mark and a registration number in addition to the index mark and registration number assigned to that motor vehicle.

(2)

Every application under paragraph (1) shall be —

(a)

made in such form as may be required by the Registrar; and

(b)

accompanied by a fee of $327 (inclusive of GST).

(3)

The Registrar may require any person making an application under paragraph (1) to submit such other information or comply with such other conditions as the Registrar may specify.

(4)

The Registrar may, in his discretion, reject any application under paragraph (1) without assigning any reason.

(5)

Where the Registrar has granted an application under paragraph (1) —

(a)

that application shall not be withdrawn; and

(b)

the fee paid in respect of that application shall not be refunded.

(6)

The Registrar may, in his discretion, waive, in whole or in part, the fee payable under paragraph (2)(b).

Subregulation 1