Section 18: Rules as to practice, etc.

(1) The Council may make rules-
(a) for the training of suitable persons in science laboratory procedure and practice;
(b) for the supervision and regulation of the engagement, training and transfer of persons trained pursuant to rules made under paragraph (a) of this subsection;
(c) prescribing the amount and due date for the payment of the annual subscription ;
(d) prescribing the form of licence to practice to be issued annually or, if the Council thinks fit, by endorsement on an existing licence; and
(e) restricting the right to practice in default of payment of the annual subscription where the default continues for longer than such period as may be prescribed by the rules.
(2) Rules when made under this section shall, if the Chairman of the Council so directs, be published in the Gazette.