Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01008:reg:331
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01008
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 331
Character Range: 206203–207051

331  Grant of authorisations
 (1) A relevant authority may, on application, grant an extinguishing agent trading authorisation to a person, permitting the person to acquire, store or dispose of an extinguishing agent that is for use, or has been used, in fire protection equipment.
Note: Regulation 313 also applies to an application.
 (1A) However, an authorisation does not permit a person to acquire, store or dispose of halon.
Note: For a permit to possess halon: see regulation 341.
 (3) The relevant authority must not grant an authorisation unless it is satisfied that the applicant:
 (a) has business premises that are equipped and operating so as to be able to handle, and prevent avoidable emissions of, any extinguishing agent; and
 (b) is able to ensure that extinguishing agents are handled only by persons who are licensed to do so.