Criteria for licensing

(1) In considering applications for a licence under this Part, the Department shall have regard to the following factors, (a) the applicant is a member of the Association and certified by the Committee; (b) security equipment available on the motor vehicle; (c) the type and condition of the vehicle to be used; (d) adequate insurance to cover potential liability from a spill, Provided that motor vehicles to be licensed for haulage to a private facility (except facilities owned by oil companies or their affiliates) shall not be required to comply with subsection (1) above. (2) The Department shall not issue a special licence to an applicant unless such applicant is, 16 (a) medically fit to operate a petroleum tanker as determined by a medical certificate from a certified medical practitioner; (b) adequately trained to operate a petroleum tanker; (c) recommended by the Association; (d) otherwise a fit and proper person.