Section 12: Application for registration

12. Application for registration (1) Every person who wishes to be registered as a practitioner may apply in writing to the Registrar and submit with the application— (a) his diploma in traditional medicine; (b) his birth certificate or other acceptable evidence of his identity; (c) evidence of any pre-registration training, as may be necessary; (d) such other particulars as the Board may reasonably require. (2) Every application shall be in such form as the Board may determine. (3) Where the Chairperson is satisfied that an applicant qualifies for registration as a practitioner under this Act, he shall register the applicant and inform the Board accordingly. (4) In every other case, the Chairperson shall refer the application to the Board for consideration. (5) Where the Board decides to register an applicant, the applicant shall be so registered. (6) Where the Board refuses an application, it shall notify the applicant accordingly, stating the reasons for the refusal. (7) No person shall be registered as a medical practitioner under this section except on payment of such registration fee as may be prescribed. [S. 12 amended by Act 37 of 1992.]