Section 11 (1) and (2)
substitute
(1) The registration of a business name remains in force for the period stated in the certificate of registration but may be renewed for a period of 3 years or 5 years by giving the registrar-general a statement setting out the intended period of renewed registration.
(2) The statement under subsection (1) must be—
(a) signed by the person or 1 of the people in relation to whom the name is registered; and
(b) given to the registrar-general within 1 month before or after the end of the registration.
(2A) The registration period of a business name renewed under this section is the period of intended registration mentioned in the statement beginning on the day after the end of the previous registration period.