PART 4MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Transitional provisions in relation to licences granted under the Petroleum (Consolidation) Act 1928I123

1

This regulation applies to the keeping of petrol that immediately before the relevant date was authorised by a licence granted under section 2(2) of the Petroleum (Consolidation) Act 1928.

2

Where the keeping of petrol to which this regulation applies—

a

occurs on dispensing premises; and

b

fulfils the requirements in paragraph (4),

it is deemed to be kept in compliance with a valid certificate granted under regulation 6.

3

Where the keeping of petrol to which this regulation applies—

a

occurs on domestic or other relevant premises;

b

is for private use; and

c

fulfils the requirements in paragraph (4),

it is deemed to be kept in compliance with a valid licence granted under regulation 14.

4

The requirements are the conditions attached to the licence referred to in paragraph (1), but excluding any provision for renewal of the licence.

5

“Private use” does not include keeping petrol for the purpose of sale.

6

Except for paragraph (7), this regulation ceases to have effect at the end of the period of three years beginning with the relevant date.

7

A licence deemed to be tantamount to a valid storage certificate under paragraph (2), where the storage arrangements remain unaltered, is to be converted, by the petroleum enforcement authority, to a storage certificate on its expiry without having to fulfil the requirements set out in regulation 6.