12   Procedure for making applications

(1)  An application may be made in writing or by means of electronic communication.

(2)  An application with respect to a partnership or other association may be made on its behalf by any duly authorised member or employee.

(3)  An application with respect to a corporation may be made on its behalf by any director or by any duly authorised employee.

(4)  If made in writing, an application:

(a)  must contain such information as is required by the relevant application form or as is otherwise required by or under the relevant licensing legislation, and

(b)  must be signed:

(i)  by the applicant, and

(ii)  in the case of an application for the transfer of a licence, by the proposed transferee, and

(c)  must be lodged with, or sent to, the relevant licensing authority.

(5)  If made by means of electronic communication, an application:

(a)  must contain such information as is required by the relevant application form or as is otherwise required by or under the relevant licensing legislation, and

(b)  must be authenticated, as required by the relevant licensing authority:

(i)  by the applicant, and

(ii)  in the case of an application for the transfer of a licence, by the proposed transferee, and

(c)  must be lodged with the relevant licensing authority in accordance with that authority’s information technology requirements for the receipt of electronic communications.

(6)  A single application may be made to the same licensing authority in relation to more than one licence.