78Approved inspection stations

78 Approved inspection stations

78 Approved inspection stations

(1) A proprietor of premises may apply to the EPA for an approval of the premises to be used for the purpose of carrying out tests or inspections.

(2) An application must—

(a) be made in the way and form approved by the EPA, and

(b) be supported by information required by the EPA.

(3) The EPA may require the applicant to provide to the EPA, within a specified time, further particulars the EPA considers necessary to decide the suitability of the applicant and the premises for the approval.

(4) The EPA must—

(a) decide an application by granting or refusing to grant the application, and

(b) give written notice of the decision to the applicant, including, if the application is granted, notice of—

(i) the date from which the approval takes effect, and

(ii) the conditions to which the approval is subject.

(5) The EPA may refuse to grant the application—

(a) if, in its opinion—

(i) the premises the subject of the application or the equipment on the premises are not suitable for the purpose of carrying out tests or inspections, or

(ii) the applicant is not a fit and proper person to carry out the responsibilities associated with using the premises for that purpose, or

(b) for a reason the EPA considers appropriate.

(6) An approval—

(a) applies to tests or inspections generally or to tests or inspections of the class or classes of motor vehicles specified in the approval, and

(b) remains in force until it is surrendered, suspended or revoked, and

(c) must be given in the way and in the form approved by the EPA, and

(d) may be given unconditionally or subject to conditions the EPA considers appropriate.

(7) A proprietor of premises must not allow the premises to be used for the purpose of carrying out a test or inspection unless—