S.L. 430.6 · Activities Concerning The (S.L. 430.6)
S.L. 430.6 Art. 3Evidence of knowledge and ability deemed to be sufficient.
Title I of the General Programmes , hereinafter called
Where, in Malta, the taking up or pursuit of any activity referred to in rule 2(2)(a) is dependent on the possession of general, commercial or professional knowledge and ability, it shall accept as sufficient evidence of such knowledge and ability the fact that the activity in question has been pursued in another Member State for any of the following periods:
(a) five consecutive years in an independent capacity or in a managerial capacity, such activity not having ceased more than two years before the date when the application referred to in rule 5(2) is made;
(b) two consecutive years in an independent capacity or in a managerial capacity where the beneficiary possesses a certificate of ability and competence for the activity in question authorizing him to pursue the activities of trade in or distribution of toxic products in the Member State of origin or the Member State whence he comes;
(c) three consecutive years in an independent capacity or in a managerial capacity where the beneficiary proves that for the activity in question he has received previous training attested by a certificate recognized by the State or regarded by the competent professional or trade body as fully satisfying its requirements;
(d) three consecutive years in a non-independent capacity where the beneficiary possesses a certificate of ability and competence for the activity in question authorizing him to pursue the activities of trade in or distribution of toxic products in the Member State of origin or the Member State whence he comes;
(e) four consecutive years in a non-independent capacity where the beneficiary proves that for the activity in question he has received previous training, attested by a certificate recognized by the State or regarded by the competent professional or trade body as fully satisfying its requirements. This rule only relates to trade in or distribution of packaged toxic products intended for delivery to the final user in their original packaging.