223Transitional

223 Transitional (1) Subject to subregulation (2), where, before the commencement of the Act, premises, a container, pipeline, installation, vehicle or equipment used for the handling of dangerous goods had been constructed, installed or put into use, the owner shall ensure, within the period of 2 years after that commencement, that the premises,

Dangerous Goods Regulations 1985 66 container, pipeline, installation, vehicle or equipment, as the case may be, complies with these Regulations and, in respect of a fuel gas system or autogas system, he obtains a certificate of compliance. (2) Where, during the period of 2 years after the commencement of the Act, premises, a container, pipeline, installation, vehicle or equipment used for the handling of dangerous goods constructed, installed or put into use before that commencement is considered by an officer to be a danger to public safety or the safety of a person, the officer may serve on the owner notice in writing that includes details of the danger and the means necessary to remove such danger in accordance with these Regulations, requiring the owner of the premises, container, pipeline, installation, vehicle or equipment to comply with the notice within the time specified in the notice. (3) Where an owner, who is served with a notice under subregulation (2), fails to remove the danger as required in the notice, the officer may take such action as is necessary to remove the danger and any costs incurred as a result of such action by the officer shall be a debt due and payable by the owner to the Territory. (4) Where, before the commencement of these Regulations, the construction or installation of premises, a container, pipeline, installation, vehicle or equipment to be used for the handling of dangerous goods has commenced, the construction or installation shall be carried out to the requirements of these Regulations.