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Applications for licences, etc

Cap. 149:02, s. 18 · Revised Edition 2020

(1) Any person who is desirous of operating a petroleum tanker to haul petroleum products above 500 gallons on a commercial basis shall apply for a licence to the Department on the form set out in the First Schedule to this Act. (2) Any person who is desirous of operating a petroleum tanker to haul petroleum or other petroleum products above 500 gallons to a private facility (except facilities owned by oil companies or their affiliates) shall apply for a licence to the Department on the form set out in the First Schedule to this Act, such licence to be renewed annually (except that approval of the Association shall not be required for the issuance of such licence). Such licence shall clearly state “for private haulage only”. 15 (3) In addition to the provisions in the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Cap. 230, or any other law, all motor vehicles equipped for the haulage of petroleum products shall require a special licence, such licence being in the form set out in the Second Schedule. (4) Every licence issued under this Part shall expire at the end of twelve months from the date thereof. (5) Any person who is aggrieved by the decision of the Department not to issue him a licence may appeal to the Minister whose decision thereon shall be final.
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