Application for permit

(1) A person desiring to sell, distribute or otherwise deal in LPG shall apply to the Controller of Supplies for a permit. 12 Supplies Control (2) A person applying for a permit under subregulation (1) shall submit— (a) an approval from— (i) the National Fire Service; (ii) the Department of the Environment; and (iii) the Belize Police Department; (b) a list of plant and equipment, specifying storage containers, measuring and metering equipment, number of motor vehicles, license plates and vehicle identification numbers; and (c) any other information reasonably required. (3) Where the Controller of Supplies is satisfied that an applicant is in compliance with subregulation (2), he may grant a permit subject to the following conditions– (a) compliance with all national standards related to LPG; (b) compliance with provisions of the Act, the National Metrology Act and regulations and the Standards Act and regulations; and (c) any other condition as the Controller of Supplies deems fit. (4) A permit granted under this regulation shall be for a period of one year. (5) Where the Controller of Supplies is satisfied that a specific market is adequately served by existing entrants, he may refuse to issue a permit. Supplies Control 13 (6) An applicant refused under subregulation (5) may re- apply for a permit after two years from the date of refusal. (7) An application submitted pursuant to subregulation (6) shall comply with the requirements of subregulation (2). (8) An application under this regulation shall be reviewed within a period of three months.