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.