Section 53

The operator of a care centre under subsection (1) shall apply for an approval and a licence under this Act within the period of five years, or such further period as the Director General may allow in accordance with subsection (1).

Pending the decision to grant an approval and a licence to a care centre under subsection (2), the care centre shall continue to be deemed to be licensed under this Act.

Any decision, order, appeal, direction, investigation, trial and proceedings done, taken or commenced under the

Care Centres Act 1993 relating to the care centre under subsection (1)

immediately before the date of coming into operation of this Act shall be continued or concluded under and in accordance with the provisions of the Care Centres Act 1993.

Private Aged Healthcare Facilities and Services 31

First Schedule

[Sections 2 and 48]

HEALTHCARE SERVICES