s 44 Validity of security clearance
44.—(1) A security clearance for an individual remains in force (unless earlier cancelled) for the shortest of the following periods:(a) a period of 2 years after it is granted; (b) if the individual is or is to be a responsible executive of a licensee, or is or is to be employed or required to work with or for a licensee, the period the individual is a responsible executive of the licensee or is an employee or otherwise required to work with or for the licensee; (c) if the individual is a licensee, the period the licence is in force. (2) However, a security clearance is not treated as in force during any period it is suspended. (3) A security clearance relating to an individual is not transferable.