110Fitting of hatch covers to tank openings

110 Fitting of hatch covers to tank openings

110 Fitting of hatch covers to tank openings

(1) A large tanker truck must have covers fitted to openings in the delivery tank that ensure no vapour is released into the atmosphere when the covers are closed.

(2) A person must not open a cover on or associated with a delivery tank if vapour is likely to be released into the atmosphere.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for a corporation—200 penalty units, or

(b) for an individual—50 penalty units.

(3) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence under this section if the person proves the cover was opened—

(a) in an emergency, or

(b) during gauging or sampling of the contents of the delivery tank through a dip hatch, if—

(i) no liquid transfer hoses are connected to the delivery tank, and

(ii) other hoses connected to the delivery tank are closed, or

(c) during reasonable maintenance of the delivery tank.