(1) Where the registration authority is satisfied that an applicant—

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   (a)  is a person to whom section 17 (2) applies, and

   
   


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   (b)  has duly completed his application form, and

   
   


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   (c)  where appropriate, has submitted the certificate required pursuant to Rule 19, the registration authority shall—

   
   

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   (i)  rule that the application is granted and mark the application form accordingly, and

   
   


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      (a)  is a person to whom section 17 (2) applies, or

      
      
   
   
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      (b)  has duly completed his application form, or

      
      
   
   
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      (c)  where appropriate, has submitted the certificate required pursuant to Rule 19,

      
      

      (ii)  notify the applicant of the decision.
      

      
      

       

      
      

      (2)  Where the registration authority is not satisfied that an applicant— the registration authority shall—

      
      
   
   
   
   
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      (i)  rule that the application is refused and mark the application form accordingly, and

      
      
   
   
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      (ii)  notify the applicant of the decision and of the reasons therefor.

      
      
   
   

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   (3)  Whenever an application is received by a registration authority after the specified date, the application shall be disregarded and the applicant shall be notified accordingly.