Transitional provisions in relation to licences granted under the Petroleum (Consolidation) Act 1928E+W+S
23.—(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.