Australian Capital Territory Repealed Acts

This legislation has been repealed.

DANGEROUS GOODS ACT 1975 (REPEALED) - SECT 8

    (1)     Subject to this section, the chief inspector may issue licences for the keeping of dangerous goods in premises.

Note     The definition of in premises includes on the premises (see the dict).

    (2)     The chief inspector shall not issue a licence under this section for the keeping of dangerous goods in premises unless, having made due inquiry, the chief inspector is satisfied that—

        (a)     the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold the licence; and

        (b)     the composition, construction and dimensions of the premises in which it is proposed to keep the goods are such as to ensure the safe keeping of the goods in those premises and the safety of the public; and

        (c)     all reasonable precautions have been taken, or are proposed to be taken, to ensure the safe keeping of the goods in the premises and the safety of the public.

    (3)     The chief inspector shall not issue a licence under this section unless it specifies—

        (a)     the person to whom it is issued; and

        (b)     the dangerous goods or the class or classes of dangerous goods that may be kept; and

        (c)     the premises in which the dangerous goods may be kept.

    (4)     While a licence under this section is in force, the premises specified in the licence are premises licensed under this section for the keeping of the dangerous goods or dangerous goods of the class or classes so specified.