Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

DANGEROUS GOODS (ROAD TRANSPORT) REGULATION 2010 (NO 12 OF 2010) - REG 215

    (1)     The licensing authority must renew a dangerous goods vehicle licence for a road vehicle if—

        (a)     an application is made to the authority for the renewal of the licence; and

        (b)     the application complies with section 214; and

        (c)     the applicant has complied with any requirement made under section 212 in relation to the application; and

        (d)     the vehicle is suitable to transport each type of dangerous goods intended to be transported in the vehicle.

Note     In a vehicle includes on the vehicle (see Act, dict).

    (2)     Without limiting subsection (1) (d), if a road vehicle is intended for use in the transport of dangerous goods in the form of a liquid or gas using a tank that will form part of the vehicle or be attached to it, the vehicle is suitable only if—

        (a)     the tank is an approved tank; and

        (b)     the vehicle complies with the ADG code, chapter 4.4 and chapter 6.9 applying to road vehicles for use in transporting dangerous goods in the form of a liquid or gas.

    (3)     However, the licensing authority must not renew the licence if the applicant is subject to a court order prohibiting the applicant from involvement in the transport of dangerous goods by road.

    (4)     The licensing authority may issue a single dangerous goods vehicle licence for more than 1 road vehicle.

    (5)     If the licensing authority refuses to renew a dangerous goods vehicle licence, the authority must tell the applicant in writing of the refusal and of the reasons for the refusal.