Any person (including any legal person) that intends to:
- operate an Autogas Retail Station;
- renew an existing authorisation to operate an Autogas retail station;
- transfer an existing authorisation to operate an Autogas retail station;
is required to apply in writing to the Regulator for Energy and Water Services and be in possession of an authorisation issued by the Regulator under these regulations prior to providing and offering such a service, and operating such a system, and carrying out the service activity and the exercise thereof.