(1) An eligible officer may apply to the Commonwealth Registrar for a director identification number if the officer does not already have a director identification number.
(2) The Commonwealth Registrar may direct an eligible officer to apply to the Commonwealth Registrar for a director identification number (whether or not the officer already has a director identification number).
(3) A person who is not an eligible officer may apply to the Commonwealth Registrar for a director identification number if:
(a) the person intends to become an eligible officer within 12 months after applying; and
(b) the person does not already have a director identification number.
(4) An application for a director identification number must meet any requirements of the data standards.
Note: A person may commit an offence if the person knowingly gives false or misleading information (see section 561 - 1 of this Act and section 137.1 of the Criminal Code ).