(1)  The domestic registration authority must consider an application that has been made for the grant or renewal of registration as a foreign lawyer and may –

(a) grant or refuse to grant the registration; or

(b) renew or refuse to renew the registration.

(2)  The domestic registration authority may, when granting or renewing registration, impose conditions as referred to in section 203 (Conditions imposed by domestic registration authority).

(3)  If the domestic registration authority grants or renews registration, the authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant a registration certificate or a notice of renewal.

(4)  If the domestic registration authority –

(a) refuses to grant or renew registration; or

(b) imposes a condition on the registration and the applicant does not agree to the condition –

the authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant an information notice.

(5)  A notice of renewal may be in the form of a new registration certificate or any other form the domestic registration authority considers appropriate.

(6)  The domestic registration authority must advise the Board of the decision to –

(a) grant or refuse to grant the registration; or

(b) renew or refuse to renew the registration; or

(c) impose any conditions on the grant or renewal of registration –

and any reasons for the decision.