INTERCEPTION OF COMMUNICATIONS AND SURVEILLANCE ORDINANCE PART 3—Division 3 3-10 Section 14 Cap. 589 (a) in the case of subsection (1)(a), issuing the renewed judge’s authorization in writing; or (b) in the case of subsection (1)(b), giving the reason for the refusal in writing. (4) A judge’s authorization may be renewed more than once under this Ordinance. 13. Duration of renewal of judge’s authorization A renewal of a judge’s authorization— (a) takes effect at the time when the judge’s authorization would have ceased to have effect but for the renewal; and (b) subject to any further renewal under this Division, ceases to have effect upon the expiration of the period specified by the panel judge when granting the renewal, which in any case is not to be longer than the period of 3 months beginning with the time when it takes effect. Division 3—Executive Authorizations Issue of executive authorizations 14. Application for executive authorization for Type 2 surveillance (1) An officer of a department may apply to an authorizing officer of the department for the issue of an executive authorization for any Type 2 surveillance to be carried out by or on behalf of any of the officers of the department. (2) The application is— (a) to be made in writing; and Last updated date 24.6.2016