Marine Transportation Security Regulations

512 (1) The Minister shall establish a period of validity for a security clearance in accordance with the level of risk posed by the applicant determined under section 509, but the period shall not exceed five years.

(2) If the validity period is less than five years, the Minister may extend the period to a total of five years if the Minister determines under section 509 that the holder does not pose a risk to the security of marine transportation.

(3) If a security clearance is suspended and subsequently reinstated, the end of the validity period remains the same as that established at the time of issuance.