S.L. 545.22 Art. 13Conditionsrelating to the granting and renewal of authorisations.

(1) The Regulator shall adopt fair, objective and transparent conditions relating to the granting of an authorisation in terms of the principles of natural justice.

(2) In taking a decision in respect of the grant, issue, amendment or renewal or any other matter pertaining to an authorisation issued under these regulations, the Regulator may take account of the following:

(a) compliance by the applicant with all other relevant permits and authorisations, however so described issued by any other public authority;

(b) the capability of the applicant to ensure safety conditions, in the context of the authorisation being applied for;

(c) private and professional integrity of the applicant;

(d) protection of the health and safety of employees;

(e) protection of the environment;

(f) record of compliance with these regulations and any other relevant laws by the person with regard to whom the decision shall be made;

(g) suitability of the facility to be authorised or the authorised facility as the case may be and, or vehicles with regard to safety, health, security, hazardous substances, environment, land use and planning requirements;

(h) the need for facilities and services to be provided for customers at the facility concerned and the extent to which the interests of customers shall be served;

(i) the possibility of a monopolistic or an oligopolistic condition in the petroleum inland retail market industry detrimental to the public interest being created or aggravated, and the extent to which fair and reasonable competition in the retail of petroleum could be affected;

(j) any other matter relevant to the orderly provision, distribution and retail of petroleum in Malta; and

(k) the public interest in general.