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Section 32

of Petroleum (Safety Measures) Act 1984

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Section 32

(1)

Notwithstanding a declaration by the Minister under section 28, any existing equipment, gadgets, materials, plants, appliances, buildings, structures and installations or any part thereof in any licensed premises may with the approval of the Minister, continue to be used for such purposes provided that the Minister is satisfied that such continued use does not constitute a hazard to the safety of life or property.

(2)

Any application for an approval referred to under subsection (1)

shall be made in writing to the Minister within ninety days from the date of publication in the Gazette of a declaration under section 28 in respect of that particular equipment, gadget, material, plant, appliance, building, structure or installation or any part thereof, as the case may be.

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(3)

For the purpose of this section “licensed premises” means premises licensed to store petroleum under any of the laws referred to under section 48.